Invitation to media - Parliamentary Secretary Carlos Leitão to announce Government of Canada support for two Lanaudière businesses Français
JOLIETTE, QC, March 17, 2026 /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Media representatives are invited to attend a Government of Canada announcement regarding CED funding for two well-established businesses in the Lanaudière region.
Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, will announce support to strengthen the growth and production capacity of these businesses.
This announcement will highlight the importance of investing in innovation, productivity and regional know-how to boost the competitiveness of Quebec businesses.
Date:
March 18, 2026
Time:
10:30 a.m.
We ask any journalists who wish to attend this announcement to confirm their presence by writing to the following email address by 9 a.m. on March 18, 2026: [email protected]. CED will use the email addresses received to send out the news release. The location of the event will be provided to media representatives who have confirmed their presence.
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Information: Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, [email protected]; Gabrielle Landry, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, [email protected]
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