Premier on mission to London and Davos Premier Pauline Marois will carry out an economic mission to the United Kingdom and Switzerland from January 20 to 24.

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Minister Lisée meets New York State Lieutenant Governor The Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade, Jean-François Lisée, met with the Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York, Robert Duffy, who was on mission to Montréal in December.

We All Scream for Kidscreen! Thirty-five delegates from Québec will attend the 2014 Kidscreen Summit, the world’s leading conference on the business of kids entertainment, taking place in New York City from February 9-12.

Big show in the Big Apple: Québec retailers shine! On January 14, the Economic Affairs section of the Québec Government Office hosted a group of retailers from Québec in town for a commercial mission led by the Conseil Quebecois du commerce de detail (CQCD).

Interactive media companies invited to SXSW Export Québec invites multimedia companies to participate in the Planet Québec showcase at South by Southwest Conferences & Festivals 2014 (SXSW), a world-renowned annual event in Austin, Texas that will be held this year from March 7 to 16.

New York State Lieutenant Governor Duffy on official visit in Montréal The Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade, Jean-François Lisée, met with the Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York, Robert Duffy, during his official visit to Montréal in December. Lt Governor Duffy’s visit represented a continuation in the working relationship between the State of New York and Québec.

Dominique Poirier appointed Québec’s Delegate General to New York Jean-François Lisée, the Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External trade, welcomed the appointment of Dominique Poirier as Québec’s Delegate General to New York. Ms. Poirier’s appointment was confirmed at the end of the Cabinet meeting on December 11, 2013.

Job opening: Technician, Economic affairs The Québec Government Office in New York is looking for a technician in economic affairs. The candidate must be fluent in English and French with excellent French writing skills. The position is open to U.S. citizens and green card holders.

Québec business delegation at the Private Label Manufacturer’s Association Show A delegation of 38 Québec companies participated in the Private Label Manufacturer’s Association Show (PLMA 2013) from November 17 to 19 in Rosemont, a suburb of Chicago.

Winter - An Avalanche of Fun From November to March, Québec embraces an invigorating season. And because snow doesn't last forever, better make the most of it while it falls! Whether it's frosty, foggy, powdery or bright and sunny, any time is the right time for fun and festivities. Discover the exhilarating and entertaining activities that Québecers enjoy during the whimsical months of winter.

Montréal to host 29th World Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition in 2016 Montréal to host 29th World Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition in 2016.

Planet Québec back at South by Southwest in 2014 For the fourth year in a row, Planet Québec will be part of the South by Southwest festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. The next edition of SXSW will be held from March 7 to 16, 2014.

34th Québec Mines event The 34th Québec Mines event, whose theme was Science, Innovation, Society, was held from November 11 to 14 at the Québec City Convention Centre.

The Government of Québec launches its External Trade Development Plan (PDCE) Today in Montréal, Québec’s Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade, Jean-François Lisée, unveiled the government’s 2013-2017 External Trade Development Plan (PDCE).

A new director of Economic Affairs in New York It’s a pleasure to introduce Stéphane Fallecker, the new head of the economic section at Québec Government Office in New York.

Joseph Ribkoff in New York What a productive week it has been for Joseph Ribkoff. Representatives of the Montréal-based fashion company held private showings of their summer 2014 collection – over 15 appointments in 4 days – at the Québec office in New York.

Québec launches new economic policy The Government of Québec launched its Economic Policy Putting Jobs First on October 7. One of the objectives of the policy is to attract foreign investments and stimulate exports. The policy should generate nearly $13 billion in public and private investments over the next 10 years.

Greenbuild 2013, Philadelphia, November 19-21 A major delegation of Québec businesses from the green construction sector will make their way to Philadelphia for Greenbuild 2013, the industry’s largest international trade fair, from November 19 to 22.

Québec Mines, November 11-14, 2013 If you're interested in Québec's mineral resources and their development, take note. This year, the mining sector’s annual rendez-vous will take place on November 11 to 14, 2013, at the Québec City Conference Centre. Two separate and independent events – Québec Mines and the Québec Mining Exploration Convention – will be held simultaneously.