FAQ

Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the Agency. If you still can’t find what you are looking for, or if have a comment, please send us a Request for Information.

Programs and services offered

Q. I am looking for information on programs and funding I may be eligible for.

A. If you run a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) or a non-profit organization (NPO), it may qualify. Access the business office in your region and you will immediately find information on the Agency’s priorities for action and programs and services in your region.

If your organization is a retail trade enterprise, it is not eligible for our programs. However, we suggest you consult our list of partners who may be able to help you.

Q. I live in a region. Who would I contact about starting up a new business?

A. You have several options. You can contact:

  • one of our 14 business offices throughout Quebec and, more specifically, the business office in your region
  • one of the support organizations located in your region:
    • a CFDC (Community Futures Development Corporation, known locally as a SADC, Société d’aide au développement des collectivités)
    • a BDC (Business Development Corporation, known locally as a CAE, Centre d’aide aux entreprises), or
    • a CEDC (Community Economic Development Corporation, known locally as a CDEC, Corporation de développement économique communautaire)
  • one of our partners, who may be able to help you.

Before you apply

To quickly find answers to your first questions, read the Before you apply section. In just a few clicks, you will find information on the target clientele, our programs, project eligibility criteria, funding, etc.

Carreer opportunities at the Agency

Q. How can I apply for a job with the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec?

A. To join our dynamic and active organization, explore Agency employment opportunities on the Government of Canada job website.

Q. I am looking for the contact information of someone who works at the Agency.

A. The contact information of Agency employees can be found at Government Electronic Directory Services (GEDS), a directory of all federal public servants across Canada.

Publications

Q. Where can I find information on an Agency publication?

A. Available in electronic versions, the publications produced or distributed by the Agency are listed in the Publications section.

Technical questions

Q. Who should I notify about broken links or to obtain permission to use documents found on your Web site?

A. If you have a question or comment about our Web site or its contents, contact us. Please indicate the URL (Web address) of the page on which you found the error, where applicable.

Q. I would like to obtain a list of your suppliers of goods and services are. Is this possible?

A. On March 23, 2004, the Government of Canada announced a new policy on the mandatory publication of contracts over $10,000. The Agency has since provided information, updated every three months, on its list of contracts.

Q. How can I obtain a Contract for goods and services with the Agency?

A. Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is the Government of Canada’s main purchasing arm. To find out how to do business with the Government of Canada, for instance to obtain a contract with the Agency, go to  PWGSC site’s How the Government of Canada Buys Goods and Services section.

Q. How can I obtain the Agency’s logo?

A. Use of the Agency’s signature or the "Canada" wordmark is subject to Federal Identity Program (FIP) standards. For more information, contact us.