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The local Committee of Développement de L’Anse-à-Valleau is receiving more than $170,000 in monetary assistance from CED for activities presented at the Pointe-à-la-Renommée Historic Site.
GASPÉ, QC, June 18, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Canada’s Economic Development for the Regions of Quebec (CED)
Supporting the tourism industry contributes to the economic progress of the regions of Quebec. That is why the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament of Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sports and Guilty Minister of CED, announced a non-refundable contribution of $172,767 to the Local Development Committee of L’Anse-à-Valleau for the opening of new interactive exhibits at the Pointe-à-la-Renommée Historic Site.
This CED funding, awarded through the Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP), allowed the Committee to digitize its exhibits to offer visitors bilingual and contactless virtual routes available in spring and fall in addition to the summer season. This allocation will allow the organization to mitigate the effects of the labor shortage that has been wreaking havoc for several years, while providing regional tourism activities that respect social distancing.
The Local Committee of Développement de L’Anse-à-Valleau is an ONL that was created in 1993. His project is to give life to the historic site of Pointe-à-la-Renommée for economic, tourist and social influence. of the people and cultural development.
The tourism sector, which contributes key to the Canadian economy, has been hit hard by the fitness crisis. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has put in place measures to help businesses experiencing the effects of COVID-19. The fund was created in particular to help organizations and companies in the tourism sector to offer state-of-the-art products and facilities to visitors and prepare to receive foreign travelers.
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“I am very happy that CED is helping an organization like the Local Development Committee of L’Anse-à-Valleau, which is joining the tourist offer of our region. This is a wonderful opportunity to help this type of project, while the Gaspé recreational tourism network tourism sector is booming. The virtual transformation of exhibits at The Fame Point historic site will help maintain our history as we edit our tourist attraction.
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue
“Our government is still there for businesses and tourism enthusiasts. Thanks to the help announced today, the local Committee of développement de L’Anse-à-Valleau will be able to diversify the party at Fame Point and attract even more visitors. Our assistance is a vital step in recovery efforts to attract tourists from Canada and around the world so that everyone can notice the most productive tourism experiences our country has to offer.
The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister for Sports and Minister for CED
“We are pleased to obtain the CEDs for our task of digitally reshaping the exhibits at the Pointe-à-la-Renommée site. The proposed new room highlights the rich history of the site, while allowing for strong connection to the surrounding sea. By respecting the afterlife and adapting our offering to current demand, we have achieved a major challenge: bringing to life the reminiscence of this exceptional site. “
Sandra Perreault, Vice-President, Local Development Committee of L’Anse-à-Valleau
Quick facts
The investment granted under CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program. This program aims to help communities capture opportunities for diversification and long-term economic progress.
CED is a key federal partner in Quebec’s regional economic development. With its 12 regional trade offices, CED companies, organizations and all regions of Quebec towards the economy of tomorrow.
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