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22 Jun 2014
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Conference of Montreal a clear success

The 2012 edition of the Conference of Montreal, held from June 11 to 14, drew an estimated 3,000 participants from around the world, who converged on Québec’s largest city to hear renowned guest speakers explore topical issues related to globalization and the economy. Held under the theme “A Global Economy in Transition: New Strategies, New Partnerships,” this year’s Conference highlighted the broad transformations under way in countries and regions around the world and the importance of understanding the impact of these changes on the global economy. The Ministère des Relations internationales (MRI) was responsible for interdepartmental coordination of this major event.
20 Jun 2014
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Québec participates in forestry trade fair in Sweden

Representatives from Québec companies PEDNO and Taimi participated in a forestry equipment trade fair in Sweden from June 4 to 8.
20 Jun 2014
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Flavours of Québec showcased at Orlando Food Expo

Fifteen Québec companies took part in the International Dairy-Deli-Bake Expo 2013 in Orlando from June 2 to 4.
28 May 2014
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International Digital Arts Biennial: France given pride of place

The Association pour la Création et la Recherche Électroacoustiques du Québec (ACREQ) is marking the second high point of French-Québec cultural collaboration in digital arts during the first edition of the International Digital Arts Biennial (BIAN), which is in full swing in Montréal until June 13, by giving France pride of place in its program.
15 May 2014
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Companies reconnoitre the medical sector in China

Export Québec, in collaboration with the Québec Government Office in Shanghai, organized a trade mission in April that enabled six Québec companies to participate in the China International Medical Equipment Fair 2013 (CMEF), the largest such event in the Asia-Pacific region. CMEF was held in Shenzhen, a city in the Hong Kong suburbs with over 10 million inhabitants.
6 May 2014
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Health and social services cooperation agreement with Brazil

Québec’s Minister of Health and Social Services, Réjean Hébert, recently signed a cooperation agreement in the area of health and social services with CONASS, the Brazilian national council of state health secretaries.
1 May 2014
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Mexico: six Québec universities at 15th CONACYT Postgraduate Studies Fair

Six Québec universities—Université de Montréal, Université Laval, Université de Sherbrooke, Concordia University, École Polytechnique and École de technologie supérieure de Montréal—participated in the 15th Quality Postgraduate Studies Fair of the National Science and Technology Council (CONACYT) of Mexico, which was held from April 4 to 11 in Mexico City, Mazatlán, Puebla and Oaxaca.
29 Apr 2014
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Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA): seminars in the regions

Export Québec, the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et des Exportations and their regional partners invite you to participate in a seminar entitled “Comprendre l’AECG, les occasions d’affaires, les défis et les enjeux qui découleront de sa mise en place pour les entreprises du Québec” (understanding CETA, the business opportunities, challenges and issues for businesses in Québec that will result from its implementation), which will take place in various regions in Québec beginning on May 14.
28 Apr 2014
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Québec ready-to-wear popular in Chicago

This year’s edition of the annual “MontréaL CollectionS” fashion show, held at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago on April 5, was a definite success.
28 Apr 2014
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Maritime strategy: Minister St-Pierre on a mission in Chicago

Minister Christine St-Pierre participated in her first international mission in conjunction with the executive meeting of the Council of Great Lakes Governors (CGLG) on April 25 and 26 in Chicago. At this meeting, the next Summit of the Council of Great Lakes Governors was officially set for 2015 in Québec.