Priorities

Program priorities

Priority # 1

Make Quebec communities stronger

• Support entrepreneurship and creation of SMEs;
• Support diversification of communities affected by the forestry crisis.

Priority # 2

Help SMEs become more competitive

• Support SMEs by focussing on:
  • Enhancement of productivity
  • Development and commercialization of innovative products
  • Technology transfer
  • Enhancement of opportunities on international markets

Management priorities

Priority # 3

Improve the integrated planning approach

• Support and frame the planning process even more effectively and develop associated tools so as to ensure that plans and activities carried out are more closely aligned to expected results and Agency priorities.

Priority # 4

Update policy directions and develop new programs

• The Agency is taking steps to renew its strategic framework, Program Activity Architecture and programs, and will develop tools for delivery of new programs.

For further information about Agency priorities, consult the 2011-2012 Report on Plans and Priorities.