Canadian-American Business Community Calls For Collaborative Response to COVID-19 Crisis, Unveils New Portal for Cross-Border Advocacy “Quebecers and Americans share a long history grounded in common values and interests. We make things and build prosperity together. In times of crisis, this partnership is more crucial than ever. Last year, the U.S. imported US $5B of Covid-19 related products from Canada, nearly 25% of which were from Québec. We must continue to fight protectionism, bolster supply chains and keep the border fluid in order to revive growth and ensure that our economic region remains one of the strongest and most competitive in the world.”- Catherine Loubier, Québec’s Delegate General in New York; Marie-Claude Francoeur, Quebec’s Delegate in Boston; Martine Hebert, Quebec’s Delegate in Chicago

UPDATED -- COVID-19: Resources For U.S. Artists And Arts Organizations As the world at large continues to grapple with COVID-19, we hope to keep our American collaborators connected to work coming out of Québec via virtual platforms in the June issue of our cultural newsletter. Our April and May newsletters, which were dedicated to resources for artists and arts organizations, are still available on our website. The Québec Government Office wishes you and your loved ones continuing good health as our cultural community navigates this difficult time together.

AI-Powered Business Solutions from Quebec On May 13th, NVTC's Digital Transformation Committee (DTC) and the International Committee are hosting a virtual event with leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies from Quebec, Canada. Hear from these trendsetters how AI is driving the next wave of digital transformation. We hope that you will join this meeting to network and build technology partnerships with these companies.

Covid-19 Due to the rapidly evolving #COVID19, our offices are currently closed until further notice, but services are being maintained through teleworking. For consular assistance, please contact the Government of Canada.

Québec celebrates ties with Philadelphia at Barnes Foundation On the occasion of la Fête nationale du Québec, Québec’s National Day, Jean-Claude Lauzon, Québec’s Delegate General in New York, and Andrea Townrow, Director of the Québec Trade Office in Philadelphia, welcomed Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and members of the local business and cultural communities to a reception held last evening at the Barnes Foundation.

The Accelerated Growth Center recognized at World Trade Week in NYC The Accelerated Growth Center (AGC), an initiative of the Québec Government Office in New York that provides business development assistance in the U.S. to Québec companies, was nominated at this year’s International Trade Awards Breakfast and Expo in New York.

Earth Day: A roundtable to tackle the global plastic bag problem On April 20, 2018, the Québec Government Office in New York, in partnership with New York University and Earth Day Network convened experts, from city hall to state and national capitals, to take stock on tackling the global plastic bag issue.

Catherine Loubier appointed Delegate General of Québec in New York Catherine Loubier was appointed Delegate General of Québec in New York on February 6, 2019. In this role, Ms. Loubier represents Québec in the Mid Atlantic region.

February 28 Panel: Alternatives for Low-Carbon Electricity in New York City After Indian Point Please join the Guarini Center and a group of leading energy policy experts for a discussion on “After Indian Point: Alternatives for Low-Carbon Electricity in New York City.”

Québec Transportation Week: Getting the Electric Vehicle Equation Right Join public and private sector representatives for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities for Québec and New York City as they work toward dramatically increasing the deployment of EV infrastructure and vehicles over the next decade.

Québec, Ontario and California Join Forces to Fight Climate Change On September 22 2017, Québec Premier Philippe Couillard, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and California Governor Edmund G. Brown further strengthened their cooperation in the global fight against climate change by signing an agreement to integrate and harmonize emissions cap programs.

A new Québec Trade Office in Philadelphia Québec’s bilateral trade with Pennsylvania is set for a boost with the launch of a new trade office in Philadelphia and the appointment of Andrea Townrow as its Director.

The Economist brings The Canada Summit to Montréal on September 7th The third edition of The Canada Summit will focus on how Canada's economy and businesses can advance sustainability in a drawbridge-up world. Topics will range from precision agriculture to the outlook for the energy sector.

Minister Pierre Arcand positions Québec as a key player in renewable energy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister responsible for the Plan Nord Pierre Arcand was in New York to take part in the third Sustainable Energy for All Forum that was held from April 3 to 5.

A successful first Quebec Day in Pittsburgh Quebec’s Delegate General Jean-Claude Lauzon was in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, March 7 on the occasion of the first Quebec Day. The goal of the event was to foster trade and strengthen relations between Quebec and Pennsylvania and included panels on innovations in transportation and artificial intelligence organized in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University and Bombardier Transportation.

La Francophonie à l'honneur à New York! Le 1er mars dernier, la Délégation générale du Québec à New York a organisé conjointement avec le Consulat général de France et la Mission permanente de la France auprès des Nations Unies la réception de lancement du Mois de la Francophonie à New York.

Québec / United States University Grant Program Québec is proud to support Québec studies and research on Québec in the United States through its university grant program. The goal of the university grant program is to stimulate academic dialogue between Québec and the United States, and foster better knowledge and understanding of Québec in the U.S.

Philadelphia to host Québec on June 21 On June 21, 2016, the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) and the Québec Government Office in New York, will host a luncheon at the Union League featuring Québec Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie Christine St-Pierre and Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development Dennis Davin. Accompanied by a Québec trade delegation with representatives from the construction and green building sectors, Minister St-Pierre will join Secretary Davin to discuss opportunities to further expand the already strong trade ties between Pennsylvania and Québec and the economic benefits to both regions that would result.

Québec adopts duPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky On May 24, 2016, the Québec Government Office announced that it will formally adopt duPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky. The announcement was made by Delegate General Jean-Claude Lauzon during a visit to Louisville as part of the first “Québec-in-Kentucky Days,” a two-day event designed to strengthen the ties with the Commonwealth.

Quebec welcomes new legislation to bring U.S. pre-clearance program closer to reality The Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Christine St-Pierre, and the Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification, Jacques Daoust welcome a new legislation, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016, by U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik that will mark a major step toward establishing pre-clearance services to Montreal’s Central Station and Quebec City’s Jean-Lesage International Airport.