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The Québec Government Office in Chicago represents the Québec government in 12 states across the Midwest. This mandate involves working on a wide range of commercial, economic, political, environmental, and cultural matters of interest to Québec and this region of the United States.

Québec and the United States: Prospering together

Bilateral Trade

$66 billion

Québec is the
United States’ 10^th largest trading partner

Tourism

$3.4 billion

Spent each year by
Quebeckers traveling to the U. S.

Québec Presence
in the U. S

More than 12 000 Québec
companies do business
in the United States

Job Creation

255k jobs

Over 250 000 Americans
work for Québec-owned businesses
in the United States

Covered territories

South Dakota, North Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.

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Québec Government Office in Chicago

Martine Hébert on USMCA at SelectChicago's Virtual Conference September 23, 2020 Our head of office, Martine Hébert joined colleagues at the SelectChicago FDI Virtual Conference on how our office is helping Quebec companies export and invest in the Midwest, and more precisely in Chicagoland, within the context of the new USMCA. Thank you to our colleague Karla Ruth Orozco...

Québec's Strong Presence at NASCO in Columbus, OH September 30, 2019 Since 2007, Québec has been a member of the North American Strategy for Competiveness (NASCO) which promotes the competitiveness of the North American economies and commerce. This grass-roots organization comprises of a tri-national membership that primarily focuses on the collaboration of freight,...

Bonne continuation, Leslie! June 23, 2020 After nearly four years of service with the Québec Government Office in Chicago, business development officer, Leslie Westfall, will be leaving us at the end of the month (June 2020) to start a new and exciting adventure in Paris, France.

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Québec Artists at Arts Midwest 2020! October 6, 2020 to October 9, 2020 | Arts and Culture This year, Arts Midwest has combined forces with Western Arts Alliance to present a completely virtual experience to present the 2020 Conference October 6 - 9, 2020! Find these agents who represent Québec artists from all disciplines at the conference this year: Latitude 45 Arts Cusson Management Agence Station Bleue...

Francophonie: Slam Poetry Performance with Mathieu Lippé and Marc Kelly Smith March 3, 2020 to March 3, 2020 | Francophonie Join Mathieu Lippé and Marc Kelly Smith for an evening dedicated to slam poetry, spoken word, and the accents that carry them. This Slam Poetry Performance will be presented in French and English by two modern-day poetry giants...

Circus: Cirque Éloize on tour with Hotel in Illinois and Wisconsin March 5, 2020 to March 7, 2020 | Arts and Culture In the awakening of spring, indulge in the world of fantasy and illusion provided by the Cirque Éloize in their new show, Hotel. The Montréal-based circus is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an avant-garde journey through the...

Québec Government Office in Chicago > Services

Services

Public Affairs

Establish and maintain relations with all branches of government in the Midwestern States, as well as with the major cities of the region.
Coordinate Québec’s contribution to the sustainable management of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin, through regional organizations like the Great Lakes Commission, the Council of Great Lakes Governors, and the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Cities Initiative.
Promote Québec culture and artists throughout the Midwest.
Promote Québec’s educational initiatives to universities and research centers in the Midwest.
Promote Québec studies and French immersion programs offered in Québec.
Coordinate Québec’s Francophonie initiatives throughout the region.

Economic Affairs

Develop and increase trade relations between Québec and Midwestern companies.
Provide strategic information and advice to Québec companies on various economic sectors in the Midwest.
Assist Québec companies in developing a business network in the Midwest.
Identify potential buyers for Québec products in the Midwest.
Facilitate participation by Quebec companies in targeted conferences and trade shows.
Promote Québec as a business location for potential investors.

Investissement Québec

Act as a financing institution and an economic development agency.
Offer financial products and tax measures to companies that want to expand their business in Québec.
Help these companies find a location that suits their needs and forge strategic alliances with Québec partners.

Québec Government Office in Chicago > Staff

Staff

Martine Hébert Delegate +1 312 471 1126 martine.hebert@mri.gouv.qc.ca Biography

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Martine Hébert took office as Québec delegate in Chicago on July 29, 2019.

She is an experienced manager and a recognized communicator, with nearly thirty years in public and government affairs as well as in economic development. This includes serving as Senior Vice-President and National Spokesperson for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, a pan-Canadian organization representing small and medium-sized businesses, from 2010 to 2019.

Previously, Martine Hébert also operated her own public and government relations firm for a period of 10 years. During her career, she also occupied a number of political positions within the Government of Québec, and has been an administrator, co-chair and member of various government committees such as la Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail, le Comité-conseil sur l’allègement réglementaire et administratif du Québec and la Commission des partenaires du marché du travail.

Martine Hébert holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Economics. In recognition of the for level of excellence and in recognition of her career, she was awarded an honorary degree in 2010 by the Faculty of Arts and Science – Department of Economics at the Université de Montréal.

Ms. Hébert has also authored a number of publications related to government relations, such as the book Les secrets du lobbying. She also taught the first course in government relations at Université de Montréal.

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