Canada-US Business Council Chicago: "Investing and Succeeding in Quebec" March 16, 2011

Please join the Canada-US Business Council for a luncheon covering the legal aspects and tax advantages of investing in Quebec.

With some of the lowest operating costs in North America and custom-tailored tax incentives to encourage innovation, Quebec has become a world leader in Life Sciences, IT and Advanced Manufacturing. In the area of R&D, Quebec's tax credits count among the most generous in the world, allowing you to save 50% or more on your R&D expenses.

Come learn how Quebec's business environment encourages innovation and creativity.

Discussion topics:
* Quebec's key sectors
* Canadian & Quebec corporate law
* Protection of intellectual property
* R&D tax credit & other incentive programs

Opening remarks:
Marc T. Boucher, Director, Quebec Government Office in Chicago

Moderator:
John A. Kolada, Office Managing Partner, Blake Cassels & Graydon
(U.S.), Chicago

Panel:
Carl Viel, President & CEO, Quebec International, Quebec City
Martin Vezina, Tax Partner, Deloitte & Touche, Montreal
Sunny Handa, Partner, Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP, Montreal
Morty White, Managing Director, Wynnchurch Capital, Toronto

Registration and Networking: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch and Program: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Q&A: 1:30 - 1:45 pm

R.S.V.P.
Plese send your response to Michelle Harrison at 312-645-0399 or via
email at michelle.harrison@invest-quebec.com

Sponsored by:
Blakes Canadian Lawyers
Deloitte
Investissement Quebec
Delegation du Quebec Chicago