Montreal Economy

• National Bank CEO concerned impact of remote work on downtown Montreal

  The CEO of National Bank says he's worried about the impact remote work is having on the vitality of downtown Montreal, but plans to maintain a flexible approach.

  Economy

  Apr 21
  
• Bombardier takes top spot for business jet production globally

  The Montreal-based company churned out 123 private planes last year, beating out for the second year in a row Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., which produced 120.

  Economy

  Feb 23
  
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• Montreal Christmas markets get holiday boost as province injects nearly $500K

  In a press release Saturday, Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx announced close to half a million dollars in support of Montreal's Grand Circuit Féerique.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2022
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• COVID-19: Summer could be the start of economic rebound for Montreal

  The city's downtown economy has taken a beating because of the pandemic.

  Economy

  May 21, 2021
• Federal budget will help Montreal’s post-pandemic recovery, city says

  The city said Freeland's budget will help support Montreal's "green and inclusive" recovery plans, with major investments in public transit, housing and economic development.

  Economy

  Apr 19, 2021
• City, provincial government invest in efforts to draw people back to Montreal

  $33.5 Million worth of incentives is being spent to help make Montreal an attractive place for visitors and workers by this summer.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2021
• AppDirect to grow Montreal presence after Quebec pitches in $54M

  The province will provide AppDirect Canada with a loan of at most $54.8 million through Investissement Québec, allowing the company to grow its presence in the city.

  Economy

  Mar 18, 2021
• SAP to expand new downtown Montreal office, adding 30 employees

  Enterprise software company SAP Canada will open a new research and development office in Montreal for its SAP Labs division and plans to add 30 new employees.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2021
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• Coronavirus: growing confusion over ‘essential’ services in Quebec’s lockdown

  Floral shops aren't the only surprises to be found on the vast lists of what is, and what is not, 'essential' during the pandemic's second wave in Quebec.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Montreal unveils $60-million economic relaunch roadmap

  Montreal officials say they have a $60-million plan to help relaunch the economic growth that has been stalled by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

  Economy

  Dec 3, 2020