Québec Carbon Market Succesfully Passes First Test (Press release - Québec City, December 6, 2013) - The Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks, Yves-François Blanchet, announced last Friday the results of the Québec carbon market’s first auction of greenhouse gas emission units.

Wonderful activities for the Holidays! The Québec Government Office in Los Angeles has some fun family entertainment for the Holiday Seasons.

Québec’s strong delegation at the AFM and the AFI Québec shined in Los Angeles during the American Film Market (AFM) and the American Film Institute Festival (AFI FEST), which were held in the world's movie capital from October 31 to November 8, 2012.

Linkage of Québec-California carbon markets: National Assembly gives green light. Québec City, November 5, 2013 – The Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks, Yves-François Blanchet, and the Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade, Jean-François Lisée, are pleased to announce that the members of the National Assembly unanimously approved the Agreement between the Government of Québec and the California Air Resources Board Concerning the Harmonization and Integration of Cap-and-Trade Programs for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

Québec cinema flying high this fall on the US West Coast! Québec cinema and the Québec film industry still stand out this fall on the U.S. West Coast. Several films have been selected in major film festivals, and this year an impressive delegation of Québec companies takes part in the American Film Market (AFM) in Los Angeles.

Aerospace: 28 Québec companies at NBAA Conference in Las Vegas The Aerospace Industry in Québec has been well represented at the 2013 edition of the National Business Aviation Association Conference (NBAA), which was held in Las Vegas from October 22 to 24. Nearly 30 companies from Québec, including 14 exhibitors took part in that event to promote their expertise with industry leaders and manufacturers.

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).

Aerospace: 28 Québec companies to attend the 2013 NBAA Conference in Las Vegas The Quebec’s aerospace industry will be highlighted at the 2013 National Business Aviation Association Conference (NBAA), the largest meeting place for the business aviation community in North America, which will be held in Las Vegas from October 22th - 24th. 28 Québec companies will be in attendance, 14 as exhibitors, to promote their savoir faire and their expertise, and to meet with business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, and corporate aviation department personnel.

Investing in research and innovation is investing in Québec Today, Pierre Duchesne, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, unveiled the Québec government’s National Research and Innovation Policy (PNRI) for the period from 2014 to 2019.

Minister Lisée to head mission to China Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade Jean-François Lisée will be in the People’s Republic of China from October 14 to 18, accompanied by some 75 representatives from Québec companies, institutions and organizations

Attract foreign investments and stimulate exports to create jobs Pauline Marois, the Premier of Québec, and Nicolas Marceau, the Minister of Finance and the Economy, today unveiled Québec’s new Economic Policy: Putting Jobs First.

Québec launches a new Economic Policy to attract foreign investments and stimulate exports 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.

"Gabrielle" by Louise Archambault to represent Canada in the 2014 Oscars’ race. "Gabrielle" by Quebec filmmaker Louise Archambault has been chosen to represent Canada at the Oscars. It’s the story of a young woman in her twenties who has Williams syndrome, and wants to live a "normal" life like her older sister.

10th Edition of Montreal International Game Summit – November 11-12, 2013 The 10th edition of MIGS (Montreal International Game Summit) will be held on November 11th and 12th, 2013 at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal as part of MTL DGTL.

Minister Blanchet announces the linkage of Québec and California’s carbon markets On Tuesday at the Carbon Forum North America 2013 in Washington, DC, Yves-François Blanchet, the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks, announced the signing of an agreement to formalize the linkage of Québec and California’s cap and trade and greenhouse gas emissions exchange systems beginning January 1, 2014.

Québec mines: an event not to be missed! November 11-14, 2013 Are you interested in Québec's mineral resources and their development?

Québec Grant Programs 2014/2015 – Competitive and non competitive projects. The Québec Government Office in Los Angeles is pleased to inform you that Québec is currently accepting applications for projects in the competitive and non-competitive categories, which include:

Carbon Market: Quebec and California link their respective cap and trade programs Washington, D.C., October 1, 2013 - The Québec Minister of International Relations, Francophonie and External Trade, Mr. Jean-François Lisée, the Québec Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks, Mr. Yves-François Blanchet, and the Chairman of the California Air Resources Board, Ms. Mary Nichols, are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement outlining the steps and procedures to fully harmonize and integrate the cap-and-trade programs of Quebec and California. The linkage of the two programs is planned to be effective on January 1st, 2014.

Quebec City Mayor's visit to Silicon Valley a success Québec City's mayor, Régis Labeaume, together with a dozen of Québec companies, was in California, from September 17 to 20, to visit technology incubators and meet new tech companies representatives.

Ministerial mission to New York City Minister Lisée took advantage of his presence in New York City for an informal ministerial consultation of the International Organisation of the Francophonie (IOF) to give fresh momentum to relations between Québec and the State of New York.