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Government of Canada now closer than ever to Montréal's information technology industryCanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $700,000 in support to three businesses in the metropolis and helps create 95 jobs. MONTRÉAL, Feb. 18, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) The vitality and dynamism of communities—founded on strong, resilient, innovative SMEs—ensure sustainable economic growth for all and quality jobs for Canadians. Keen to understand clearly the particular realities of Quebec's regions and to support the businesses that make them strong, the Government of Canada, listening now more than ever, is investing in projects that will be promising for the economic recovery. In Montréal, the IT sector counts several dynamic businesses with innovative ideas whose work is boosting the region's reputation across the country. Tested by the challenges posed by COVID-19, these SMEs are now ready to rebound. And as Quebec's regional prosperity relies on strong local economic fabric, where businesses are able to innovate and lead promising projects, the Government of Canada is signalling its presence to support them as they pursue their activities and to foster their growth. Three businesses receive $700,000 in support for promising projects for the information technology industry With this in mind, Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today announced financial support for Prodago Inc., Big Bang and Heyday Technologies Inc. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages. Details on the repayable assistance are as follows:
Quotes "Our government is present for our start-ups, and we are announcing today a total of $700,000 to support three technology SMEs. This assistance from CED for Heyday Technologies, a business located in my riding that helps retailers deliver superior client experience; Big Bang, which supports digital processing; and Prodago, which acts in data governance and analytics, will enable Montréal to position itself at an advantage to participate in the coming recovery." Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade "The Government of Canada has a mission to accompany the country's businesses and regions into tomorrow's economy and to help them seize the business opportunities that will arise. That is why we are providing our support to the specific assets of Quebec's different regions, such as here in Montréal; they will be essential elements in ensuring an inclusive recovery and in creating good jobs in all of our communities." The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CED Quick facts
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