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Canada Powers Quebec Cruise Tourism With $1.86M to Drive Winter Journey and Financial Progress
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Tourism performs a significant function within the economic system of Quebec and Canada, contributing to long-term prosperity by diversifying regional economies and producing substantial advantages nationwide. Recognizing its significance, the Authorities of Canada actively helps tourism companies and organizations.
Through the arrival of Le Commandant Charcot, the primary winter cruise ship to dock on the Port of Québec, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Providers and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, introduced, on behalf of the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister liable for CED, two non-repayable contributions totaling $1,860,000 for the St. Lawrence Cruise Affiliation (SLCA). The SLCA represents 9 ports of name alongside the St. Lawrence River.
The primary contribution, valued at $960,000, displays CED’s ongoing assist for the SLCA. Spanning 4 years, this funding will allow the group to help tourism companies in growing and structuring enhanced customer experiences, in addition to selling Quebec’s choices internationally. This effort is being undertaken in collaboration with the Ministère du Tourisme du Québec, the Alliance de l’industrie touristique du Québec, and different ecosystem companions.
The second contribution of $900,000, granted by means of the Tourism Progress Program (TGP), will assist the event of a brand new winter cruise program. This funding will improve the cruise tourism expertise in Quebec by helping dozens of tourism companies, together with 5 key ports of name: Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Gaspé, Sept-Îles, Saguenay, and Québec Metropolis, the primary boarding and disembarkation hub for cruise passengers.
By way of the TGP, monetary help will empower native tourism companies and organizations to enhance their choices, appeal to extra guests, and drive financial progress throughout the province. Along with supporting cruise tourism, this system additionally promotes sustainable and out of doors tourism, in addition to Indigenous tourism. Over time, tasks supported by CED beneath the TGP goal to spice up group financial vitality by leveraging tourism as a key driver for progress.
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister accountable for CED “Quebec offers unique experiences that enable tourists to appreciate its hospitality, culture, history and the beauty of its natural landscapes. The Government of Canada is investing in the tourism industry by supporting—through the Tourism Growth Program among other things—organizations in all regions such as the St. Lawrence Cruise Association, which plays an important role in developing tourism along the St. Lawrence River.”
René Trépanier, Govt Director, Cruise the St. Lawrence “The support from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions has enabled us to assist organizations at ports of call so they can acquire essential equipment and infrastructure to improve the experience they offer and ensure the comfort and safety of the reception staff who operate in winter conditions. The renewal of our agreement will also enable us to continue to guide sector businesses in developing cruises in Quebec.”
