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The Société de développement des entreprises culturelles administers support programs and fiscal measures and acts as a business bank in order to promote the cultural and communications industries. In its capacity as an agent of the Québec government, it administers a budget of some CAN $200 million a year, which is allocated to the production, dissemination and exporting of Québec cultural products.
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The Fonds de solidarité des travailleurs du Québec (FTQ), an investment fund with net assets of nearly CAN $3 billion, is actively fostering Québec's economic development. The Fonds has 350,000 shareholders and has contributed, alone or in partnership, to the creation and maintenance of over 66,000 jobs. Moreover, it is a direct or indirect partner in 1,100 Québec enterprises.
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The National Bank of Canada is Canada's sixth largest bank. It has over CAN $69 billion in assets and employs 16,600 people in its network of 642 branches in Canada and its head office, located in Montréal. Its T.V. and Motion Picture Group specializes in financing audiovisual productions. The bank also operates in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
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Groupe TVA is Canada's foremost private producer and broadcaster of French-language television programs. The company, a subsidiary of Groupe Vidéotron Ltée, has sales of over CAN $210 million and is a leader in the Québec broadcasting sector. TVA International, a division of the firm, develops, produces and distributes quality television films, intended primarily for international markets.
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One of Montreal's prominent theatre operators, it is the founder of the world renowned Montreal Jazz Festival, and of the Montreal High Lights Festival. |
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Daniel Langlois Investments is the investment company of Daniel Langlois, the founder of Softimage.
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DKD!Spectacle is a subsidiary of Dekeland, The Donald K Donald Group of Companies. Donald Tartlton, company President and CEO, has earned a reputation as a leader in the entertainment industry, notably through the production of over 5 000 concerts in 100 Canadian cities. DKD!Spectacle has associated with the Gillett Entertainement Group in respect of its investment in FIDEC.
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France Film is a Québec firm with diversified interests. It is active mainly in the film and entertainment industries and enjoys an enviable reputation in the culture sector.
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Mr. Rosaire Archambault has become a partner of FIDEC in a private capacity. He is thoroughly familiar with the production and distribution of sound recordings in Québec. His knowledge of the sector makes him a valuable reference in the Québec music industry. Mr. Archambault is President of Groupe Archambault. |
