SODES press releases

2012 QUÉBEC MARINE DAY

October 23, 2012

October 23, 2012, will mark the 12th edition of Québec Marine Day. This annual event, organized by the St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (SODES) and the St. Lawrence Shipoperators, is held on the fourth Tuesday of every October. 

Canada Steamship Lines, Recipient of the SODES St. Lawrence Award

October 23, 2012

The St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (SODES) is happy to present the 2012 St. Lawrence Award to Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), one of the largest shipping companies in Canada.

2010 Québec Marine Day (10th edition)

October 26, 2010

More than 150 Québec marine industry representatives were at the Québec National Assembly on October 26 for the 10th edition of Québec Marine Day. The event, whose theme this year was “The Marine Industry: a Key Component of Sustainable Development”, is designed to make Québec’s elected officials’ aware of the marine industry’s significant contribution to sustainable development and to remind them and the public of the important role shipping plays in the economic development of Québec and its regions.

Port of Sept-Îles, recipient of the 18th St. Lawrence Award

October 26, 2010

The St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (Sodes) awarded the 2010 St. Lawrence Award to the Port of Sept-Îles in a ceremony held in the Québec National Assembly during the cocktail party marking the end of Québec Marine Day (October 26).

SODES receives financial assistance from the Canada and Quebec governements for a study on the St.Lawrence - Great Lakes Trade Gateway

January 22, 2008

The St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (SODES)received a financial contribution from Canada Economic Development and Transports Québec for a study on the St. Lawrence – Great Lakes trade gateway.