APPROVE AGREEMENTS, ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021, WITH THREE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS AND A MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FIFTEEN PROJECTS UNDER THE "TEMPORARY PROGRAM FOR SUPPORTING THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY FROM COVID-19 IN THE VILLE-MARIE BOROUGH" AND GRANT A CONTRIBUTION OF $457,500 TO SDC DU VIEUX MONTRÉAL, $63,750 TO SDC DU QUARTIER LATIN, $21,813 TO SDC DU VILLAGE, AND $6,375 TO ASSOCIATION FAUBOURGS ONTARIO

This decision concerns the approval of agreements with three Business Development Corporations (SDCs) and one merchants' association, all concluding on December 31, 2021. These agreements are part of the "Temporary Program for Supporting Economic Recovery from COVID-19 in the Ville-Marie Borough" and will facilitate the implementation of fifteen projects. Significant financial contributions are being allocated: $457,500 to SDC du Vieux Montréal, $63,750 to SDC du Quartier Latin, $21,813 to SDC du Village, and $6,375 to Association Faubourgs Ontario. This program is a crucial measure to aid businesses in recovering from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will support various initiatives aimed at revitalizing commercial activities, adapting to new market conditions, and ensuring the sustainability of local businesses within the borough. The Directorate of Citizen Relations, Communications, Registry, and Administrative Services is managing this program, demonstrating a commitment to supporting the economic resilience of the community during a challenging period.

This is a services contract in the trade and industry, urban development and housing and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Trade Policy, Municipal Services and Financial Regulation. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 457,500.

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