MONTREAL, February 6, 2025 – Quebec is well-positioned to capitalize on significant opportunities in the energy and natural resources sectors to foster a robust and sustainable economy.
Today, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, alongside Quebec’s Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development, Christine Fréchette, and Quebec’s Minister of Natural Resources and Forests, Maïté Blanchette Vézina, announced the creation of the Quebec-Canada Collaboration Table on Energy and Resources. This initiative will support Quebec’s efforts to build a strong and sustainable economy.
This collaborative mechanism between Quebec and Canada aims to facilitate discussions and expedite progress on Quebec’s key economic priorities within the energy and resources sectors. Joint efforts are crucial for developing a more resilient and diversified economy.
In Quebec, key sectors include the development of critical and strategic minerals, the circular economy, and economic electrification. These sectors are vital for clean economic growth. Their development will generate jobs, attract investment, and support the decarbonization of Quebec’s economy, ensuring a sustainable future.
This collaboration will support Quebec’s priorities, facilitating the mobilization of public funds and private investment to promote sustainable economic growth and positive climate outcomes.
The Canadian and Quebec governments, within their respective jurisdictions, are working together to create quality jobs and lasting prosperity by capitalizing on the significant economic opportunities presented by building a strong and sustainable future.
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“Quebec is already a strong economic leader in energy and natural resources. Strengthening our collaboration through aligned federal and provincial support, based on Quebec’s priorities, will generate jobs, stimulate economic growth, and build a sustainable future for Quebecers and all Canadians.”
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
“Collaborative efforts between Quebec and Canada are more crucial than ever for the sustainable development of our energy and natural resources sectors, while respecting Quebec’s priorities and expertise. This is essential for success in the energy transition and further stimulating regional economic development. By working together to address our shared challenges, we can advance Quebec’s position as a leader in the green economy.”
Christine Fréchette
Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development
“In the current climate, a collaboration table is essential to support the development of critical and strategic mineral projects, aligning with Quebec’s natural resource priorities. These minerals are integral to our economic decarbonization strategies. This framework will help define roles and responsibilities while respecting the constitutional jurisdictions of our governments, effectively advancing projects crucial for Quebec’s future.”
Maïté Blanchette Vézina
Minister of Natural Resources and Forests
Related Information
SOURCE Natural Resources Canada
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