Québec has maintained an office in New England since 1970, recognizing the region’s importance as a neighbour and a partner in a wide array of sectors.

Our mandate is to foster economic, political, artistic, academic and institutional exchanges with the six New England states.

Please do get in touch with our dynamic team on all matters Québec!

Marie-Claude Francœur Québec Delegate to New England

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617 482 1193

One Boston Place 201, Washington Street, Suite 3850 Boston, MA 02108 United States of America

qc.boston@mri.gouv.qc.ca

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QUÉBEC GOVERNMENT OFFICE IN BOSTON

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Fighting climate changeQuébec and California cap and trade system:• Linked since 2014, the carbon market covers

85% of Québec GHG emissions, and will provide over 3.3 billion CAD of revenue for the Green Fund by 2020

• Largest cross-border carbon market in North America

• Open to new partners to improve its reach and contribution to the global effort to fight climate change

• Ontario recently announced its intention to join this market

Québec’s energy• 99% of the electricity produced is clean • Fourth largest producer

of hydropower in the world• Québec’s hydropower for the U.S.

- over 75% of Québec hydropower exports are delivered into the New England and New York markets

- competitively priced

- contributes to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG).

• Major investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity

Maritime Strategy• Will maximize the full potential of the

St. Lawrence River, a highly strategic waterway between Europe and the heart of America

• Focuses on stimulating regional economic development by fostering trade, research, innovation and cruiseship tourism

Plan Nord• Long-term sustainable development strategy,

based on a partnership approach, for Québec’s northern territory (1.2 million square kilometers – 463 300 square miles)

• Offers businesses and investors many opportunities in a wide array of sectors (mining – energy – construction – logistics– transportation – bio-food – tourism)

• By harmonizing economic, social and environmental considerations, the project will become a reference for socially responsible and sustainable northern development

QUÉBEC’S PRIORITIES

Bilateral trade

$81,5 billion annuallyTrade between Québec and New England

reached $12,1 billion

Exports 70% of Québec exports go to the U.S.Québec’s exports to New England:

$8,3 billion

RELATIONSHIP WITH THE U.S.TRADE IN 2014

ABOUT QUÉBEC

Language French is the official language

43% of the population speaks both English and French

Linked economiesQuébec and the U.S. are a model of regional economic integration. Several major corporations have plants and offices on both sides of the border and run their operations in a tightly linked manner.

AerospaceQuébec’s aerospace industry is distinguishable by the presence of several global leaders, a highly skilled workforce and world-class equipment manufacturers. Many key players are located in the Montréal metropolitan area, one of the three world aerospace capitals, along with Seattle and Toulouse.

ICTQuébec has more than 175,000 specialists in the ICT sector, working in diverse fields such as software development, microelectronics, multimedia, optics-photonics, consulting services and telecommunications.

Life SciencesQuality research, a strong spirit of collaboration and a strategic geographic location are at the core of Québec’s thriving life sciences industry. Québec is one of the few places where companies can carry out each step in the development of drugs and medical devices, from basic research to marketing.

Research and innovationWorking closely with universities and institutions around the world, Québec is well positioned in the global scientific community and a leader in research and innovation. Indeed, Québec is home to 40% of all Canadian companies involved in research and development (R&D).

Invest in QuébecLooking to break into the Québec market? Investissement Québec is your go-to partner. The province has earned a name for its well-regulated banking system, its stable, extensive trade relationship with the US and its international free-trade agreements.

ConstructionQuébec’s diverse climate has shaped the character of its construction sector and enabled it to develop unique expertise, an ability to adapt techniques and a capacity to design increasingly efficient products and materials.

Agri-foodsA major force in the food industry, Québec exports more than $6 billion of goods annually and is recognized as a leader in traceability, safety and hygiene standards. Bakery and seafood products are amongst the most popular food exports to New England.

CultureQuébec culture has that je ne sais quoi that makes it both unique and universal; it is at the heart of Québec’s identity. Its dynamic expression is evident in many sectors: performing arts, visual arts, literature, film, television, digital arts and museology.

FrancophonieQuébec is the only society in North America with a French-speaking majority. We value our relationship with the francophones and francophiles of New England, particularly the Franco-American community with whom we share a historical and cultural heritage.

QUÉBEC’S SECTORS OF EXCELLENCE

Market Québec is New England’s fifth market of importance, with a total of

$3,7 billion exports.

Aerospace and advanced manufacturing products are the principal component of this cross-border commerce.

Population 8.1 million 23% of the Canadian population

GDP 362.8 billion $ nearly 20% of the Canadian economy

QUÉBEC AND NEW ENGLAND: NEIGHBORS, ALLIES, PARTNERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS

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