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.
Regional Business Office
You can contact us by email or phone. Our regional offices can welcome you in person by appointment or virtually.
Current CED client? Please contact the person responsible for your file.
Address :
165, rue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville,
Gatineau (Québec) J8X 0A3
Single number: 1-800-561-0633
ATS: 1-844-805-8727
Email
Intervention Strategies
Outaouais intervention strategy
Profile and priorities of the Outaouais region and the Antoine-Labelle, Argenteuil, Laurentides and Pays‑d’en-Haut RCMs
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 d’Antoine-Labelle
SADC des Laurentides
SADC de Papineau (covers the Collines-de-l'Outaouais territory)
SADC Pontiac
SADC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau
Table agroalimentaire de l’Outaouais (TAO)
Tourisme Laurentides
Tourisme Outaouais
How do I apply for financing?
- Go to the Financing & Services page.
- Consult open programs and eligibility criteria.
- Follow the steps specific to the program you're interested in.
Regional success stories
MINI TIPI: Weaving Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities together
MINI TIPI showcases the diversity of Aboriginal cultures with accessories featuring traditional motifs.
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 du 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.
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