/R E P E A T -- Housing Crisis: Press Conference to Accelerate Construction Starts in Quebec, Today, March 18th in Montreal (Hybrid Event)/

MONTREAL, March 18, 2024 /CNW/ -The Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) invites the media to a press conference to be held on Monday, March 18th at 10 a.m. at the Wirwick-Le Crystal-Montreal hotel. The FCCQ will be joined by the Chambre de commerce de Val-d'Or, the Chambre de commerce et de l'industrie Rimouski-Neigette and the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Les Moulins.

As the housing shortage persists throughout Quebec, it is crucial that government agencies take action now to accelerate the realization of construction and housing conversion projects. The FCCQ will present solutions it has worked on, particularly with companies affected by the housing scarcity.

When: March 18, 2024, at 10 a.m.

Where: 

• Participate remotely: Click here to participate remotely.
• To participate in person : Wirwick-Le Crystal Montreal Hotel, 1100 Rue de la Montagne, QC H3G 0A1, 3rd floor, Crescent room

What: Press conference for accelerating construction initiatives in Quebec

Who:

• Charles Milliard, President and CEO of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ).
• Hélène Paradis, General Manager of the Chambre de commerce de Val-d'Or.
• Jean-Nicolas Marchand, General Manager of the Chambre de commerce et de l'industrie Rimouski-Neigette.
• Pierre Berthiaume, General Manager of the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Les Moulins.

With its extensive network of nearly 120 chambers of commerce and over 1,000 corporate members, the FCCQ represents more than 45,000 businesses operating in all sectors of the economy throughout the province of Quebec. As the largest network of businesspeople and companies in Quebec, the FCCQ is both a federation of chambers of commerce and a provincial chamber of commerce. Its members, whether chambers or businesses, all pursue the same goal: to foster an innovative and competitive business environment.

SOURCE Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec