Québec International Annual report 2023

Economies worldwide are facing instability and volatility, with strong inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and conflicts, and our region is no exception. The year 2023 presented several major challenges for businesses and our organization, forcing us to show flexibility and dexterity to thrive in a changing business environment. Yet, our fiscal year ending on December 31, 2023, proved that our organization was resilient and agile, but more importantly, high-performing and capable of maintaining its contribution to the business community in the midst of this exceptional context. This is made evident in more than one aspect in this 2023 edition of the Activity Report, which reviews Québec International’s (QI) main achievements over the past year.

Driven by its mission, the agency seeks to be a leader in the business community and a key ally in the sus- tainable economic development of the Québec City region. Thanks to its continued efforts throughout 2023, QI generated $1.56B in economic benefits, a 36% increase compared to the previous year. In an effort to increase business coaching and sup- port and stimulate innovation, over 18,400 hours were dedicated to helping entrepreneurs maximize their potential, develop their skills, increase their performance and thrive in a competitive market.

Each year, Québec International’s team prepares an activity report showing the extent and depth of the outcomes of the previous year. This year, the team wanted the publication to reach a larger audience. Thus, the Activity Report 2023 was published on multiple communication platforms, including social media, making it accessible in several formats, including print, digital and audiovisual.

Québec International’s mission is to support the Québec City region’s economic development and national and international standing. Our team works every day with many partners and stakeholders from around the world to support entrepreneurs, professionals and investors. Québec International can count on the support of early partners including the City of Québec and the governments of Quebec and Canada. In addition, the organization also enters into agreements with private partners and international organizations. The agency makes a point of sharing its activities transparently and spent over XX hours on compiling and analyzing the outcomes, writing each section, preparing the graphic design, and implementing an effective and efficient publication strategy. The report’s template was overhauled in 2023 to highlight the most striking results, without negating the important role of each division within the agency. Our team works every day with many partners and stakeholders from around the world to support entrepreneurs, professionals and investors.