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Measures for businesses
Improved assistance for the new economy
The government is strengthening its support for the new economy by extending various existing programs until December 31, 2013.
Remarkable success has been achieved in these new sectors of activity in recent years, enabling Québec to position itself internationally. The success of designated sites of the new economy, such as the Cité du multimédia in Montréal, is a striking example. In certain niches, however, the current situation has made businesses more vulnerable, particularly in the area of e-commerce.
The government is thus broadening its support for e-commerce businesses established in Montréal. This support is being extended to include a territory adjacent to the Cité du commerce électronique, in downtown Montréal, as well as the site of the Centre national des nouvelles technologies de Québec (CNNTQ), in accordance with redefined parameters.
This broader support for e-commerce will not result in any additional costs for the government, since a significant downsizing of the initial E-Commerce Place project will take place at the same time.
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