A tour of Quebec’s regions

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14-August-2012 · 5 Comments  

At the end of July, I began a summer tour of Quebec’s regions to meet entrepreneurs and local officials and discuss with them tourism development and various regional issues in which the federal government is involved. As I do in all such meetings, I explained our government’s efforts to foster a better business environment by reducing red tape and the tax burden for businesses.

Here I am with business people in Sept-Îles and Gaspé.

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The village of Mont St-Pierre in the Gaspé peninsula held this year the 35th edition of its Fête du vol libre (a hand-gliding festival). I met the mayor, Jean-Sébastien Cloutier (centre) and the prefect of Haute-Gaspésie, Allen Cormier.

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In Matane, I kicked off the 20th edition of the Festival country with its director, André Rouleau.

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Still in Matane, I stopped by one of the largest soft ball tournaments in Quebec, the Festi-Balle Coors Light, organised by Sylvain Caron.

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5 responses to “A tour of Quebec’s regions”

  1. Clary MacDonald says:

    Dear Maxime,
    You are doing a wonderfull job, I hope Harper rewards soon.
    I am a Conservative living in Peter Mackay, riding.
    Clary MacDonald

  2. Maxime says:

    Bonjour,

    Vos photos sont belles et éclatées.

    Félicitations pour votre bon travail.

  3. Monica says:

    We saw you from our balcony this summer in the parade for the 275th anniversary of the founding of our town – Saint Joseph de Beauce! As you passed we yelled ‘salut Maxime’ and you responded with ‘ah mon dieu’ … we didn’t know how to take that exactly LOL … it could have been a reaction to the people on the ground actually trying to approch you – in your car! LOL … at times it must be tough being so popular but we’re proud of you and appreciate the work you do for us and for all Canadians – merci!

  4. Allen F Mackenzie says:

    Excellent M. Bernier,
    Vous faite un travail de pionniers!
    Vous etes l’exemple de l’intelligence et la passion au service de la nation.

  5. Helene P.-Larouche says:

    J’aime bien le veston bleu à carreaux là. C’est beau de voir que vous récupérez bien les vêtements d’autrefois. Très écologique.

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