Regards économiques
How does regional economic development actually change people's lives?
To answer this big question, Émile and Rosalie, economists at QI, along with Gabriel and Isabelle from communications, combined their expertise to create Regards économiques, a series of short videos that demystify Quebec City's economy through discussions with experts and influential figures in the region.
What if Donald Trump was right about tariffs?
(In french)
In this first episode, we look at the impact of trade barriers on our economy. To discuss this topic, Émile Émond, Senior Economist at QI, meets with Richard Ouellet, Full Professor of International Economic Law at Laval University, and Julie White, CEO of Quebec Manufacturers & Exporters.
They explain why international trade is essential for businesses in the Quebec City region and how customs tariffs can influence their competitiveness.
Watch the video to discover their analysis... and hear Professor Ouellet's candid opinion on Donald Trump's strategy!
Is the St. Lawrence River profitable for the Quebec City region?
(In french)
In this second episode, Émile Émond talks with Marcel Poulin (Davie) and Marie-Sophie Leblanc (Port of Québec). Together, they explain how the maritime sector plays a key role in regional economic growth.
Beyond ships and docks, discover the concrete benefits of this activity for the region's citizens, whether they live on the north shore or the south shore.
Will Quebec City soon become a metropolis?
By 2051, the Quebec City region could exceed one million inhabitants. What impact will this growth have on citizens and businesses? Will the region be able to maintain its identity as a “city on a human scale”?
In this episode of the Regards économiques series, Émile Émond talks with Frédérik Boisvert (Quebec City Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and Antoine Verville (Quebec City Metropolitan Community) to explore the challenges and opportunities of this population growth.
Watch the video to find out what the economy and life in the region could look like over the next 20 years.
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How does a major project such as the new hospital complex benefit Québec City's economy?
The new hospital complex, which will bring together the activities of L’Hôtel-Dieu de Québec and Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus, is not just an architectural project or a major investment in health care: it is a real driver for the regional economy.
In this episode of the Regards économiques series, Philippe Lachapelle (CHU de Québec–Université Laval) explains, in a clear and accessible way, the short- and long-term economic and social benefits for citizens and businesses in the region.
Watch the episode to find out how this project is transforming Quebec City beyond the hospital walls.
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