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

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.

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.

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.

Québec Studies: The Québec/United States University Grant Program - Competitive category projects. The Québec Government is proud to offer a new grant program to American Scholars, the Québec / United States University Grant Program. The program is aimed at encouraging projects on Québec at U.S. universities, in the humanities and social sciences.

Québec partnered with the Western Art Alliance in Los Angeles- August 2013 The Québec Government Office in Los Angeles was a partner of the Western Arts Alliance for this year’s edition which was held in Los Angeles (CA) from 27 to 30 August, 2013.

Québec Studies: The Québec/United States University Grant Program The Québec Government Office in Los Angeles is happy to announce that they are currently accepting applications for projects in the non-competitive category. The competition will remain open until all funds have been awarded.

Québec @ Western Arts Alliance 2013 Conference - August 27 to 30 Québec will partner with the Western Arts Alliance for this year’s edition which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles (CA) from 27 to 30 August, 2013.

Air Canada Extends Montreal-San Francisco Flights Year-Round Air Canada announced yesterday that its current seasonal flights between Montreal and San Francisco will be extended to year-round flights beginning this November.

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.

Québec at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Summit in Alaska. Los Angeles, August 6, 2013 - From July 14 to 19, Alain Houde, the Québec Representative for the Western United States, attended the annual summit of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) in Anchorage, Alaska. The event gathered more than 200 policy makers, experts and business representatives from the Northwest parts of Canada and the U.S.