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Interprovincial growth: Niagara Region unites with Québec companies to advance economic opportunity
July 10, 2025
Niagara Economic Development (NED), Investissement Québec, and the Government of Québec recently came together for a local collaborative conference focused on strengthening interprovincial economic ties. The event featured sector-specific panels, market insights and networking opportunities that encouraged meaningful dialogue between Niagara businesses and Québec-based companies. Attendees had the chance to interact with industry leaders, gain valuable insights into Niagara’s economic priorities and procurement process, and participate in a marine-focused panel featuring experts from CSL Group, Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, QSL, Invest Ontario and Invesstissment Québec International.
As provinces navigate increasingly complex economic challenges, Niagara continues to lead through proactive collaboration and strategic partnerships that contribute to a stronger, more connected nation, one that fully unlocks Canada’s potential.
NED continues to strengthen Niagara’s profile by fostering connections that support long-term economic growth, collaboration and best practices across jurisdictions. This initiative reflects the Region’s broader efforts to build strategic relationships and advance opportunities that benefit both local and national economies.
The event reflects priorities outlined in Niagara’s 10-year economic development strategy, Invest, Inspire, Grow, and highlights the shared value of working across jurisdictions to foster innovation, competitiveness and opportunity for both Niagara and Canada.
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“Now, more than ever, it is crucial that we strengthen our ties with our economic partners across provincial borders. This collaboration illustrates the innovative thinking and close partnership that will help us to reduce barriers to interprovincial and inter-regional trade and promote a strong, interconnected economy for the benefit of all of Canada.”
Jim Bradley, Niagara Regional Chair
“Meaningful development begins with connection, and this event helped lay the groundwork for stronger interprovincial partnerships. Through dialogue and direct engagement with Québec companies, we are building the kind of collaboration that drives investment, trade and long-term opportunity for Niagara and for Canada.”
George Spezza, Director of Economic Development, Niagara Region
“Québec companies are ready to do business in Niagara, and this event was the perfect opportunity to nurture this interprovincial connection. It was an immense pleasure to hear about Niagara’s continued economic impact and to see how and where Québec’s efforts can enable both provinces to advance in several sectors. We look forward to a future marked by strong relationships and effective business leadership.”
Marianna Simeone, Chief Representative, Québec Government Office in Toronto
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Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley speaking to the audience at the Quebec and Niagara Region Day conference on July 10, 2025.
Media contact
Janine Tessmer, APR
Senior Communications Specialist
Niagara Region
905-401-4882
janine.tessmer@niagararegion.ca
