Outaouais
We encourage the development of Outaouais business communities by directly assisting this region’s businesses and organizations with their projects.
Overview of the region
Outaouais region benefits from its proximity to the major urban centres of Montréal, Laval and Ottawa and to its reputation for international tourism. The economy is mainly based on the tertiary sector, tourism, forestry, agri-food and government administration.Our business office is open by appointment only. If you are a CED client, please contact your Advisor.
Outaouais Business Office
165, rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville,
Gatineau (Québec) J8X 0A3
Phone number (toll free): 1-800-561-0633
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Programs
Targeted support for Quebec’s economically vulnerable RCMs
Part of the REGI program and the QEDP
A new approach to targeted support in Quebec's most economically vulnerable regional county municipalities (RCMs).
Intervention Strategies
Outaouais intervention strategy
Profile and priorities of the Outaouais region and the Antoine-Labelle, Argenteuil, Laurentides and Pays‑d’en-Haut RCMs
Success stories
MINI TIPI showcases the diversity of Aboriginal cultures with accessories featuring traditional motifs.
Our collaborators in the region
- CILEX
- Cyber Québec
- Export Outaouais
- ID Gatineau
- In-Sec-M
- Laboratoire d’identité numérique
- Laurentides International
- MRC Rivière-du-Nord
- SADC Antoine-Labelle (in French only)
- SADC Laurentides
- SADC Papineau (covers the Collines-de-l'Outaouais territory)
- SADC Pontiac
- SADC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau
- Table agroalimentaire de l’Outaouais (TAO) (in French only)
- Tourisme Laurentides
- Tourisme Outaouais
Our collaborators in Quebec
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Provides professional services to businesses in all sectors. Supports businesses seeking financing as they start up and grow.
Canada Business Network
Provides access to government business programs, business tools, forms, and online services.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Helps Canadian companies of all sizes succeed around the world.
Global Affairs Canada
Provides financial support and personalized advice to connect with potential foreign partners, pursue new business opportunities abroad and attract foreign investment to Canada.
Investissement Québec
Supports SMEs, NPOs and businesses as they develop and seek financing.
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation Québec (MEI)
Supports the development of the Quebec economy, innovation, and exports by ensuring coordination and joint action among the various stakeholders in the economic, scientific, social, and cultural fields.
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports SMEs in validating and developing new products and procedures. Financial assistance is awarded after the project has been assessed by an industrial technology advisor.
Réseau des SADC et CAE du Québec
Contributes to community economic development by providing business services: access to funding, technical assistance, and support for local, youth and women entrepreneurship. The network includes 67 Sociétés d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) and Centres d’aide aux entreprises (CAE) across Quebec.