"I see it as essential that we promote the search and
identification of solutions to rehabilitate the Technoparc site, and to me the
CEMRS is the logical choice to carry that out. The fruit of a joint initiative
by the Government of Canada, Government of Quebec and City of Montréal, the
CEMRS is at the heart of the redevelopment of this site, not only by virtue of
its strategic location within Montréal's Southwest borough?which is also home to
the Technoparc district?, but also due to its role as a catalyzing force among
the various stakeholders," stated Minister Saada, who also serves as the
Minister responsible for coordinating federal action for the development of
Montréal's harbourfront district.

The CEMRS thus intends to conduct exploratory studies on
applicable technology, initiate a process to identify innovative enterprises in
this area and prepare study and analysis protocols in order to select the best
technology available.

"This project is part of a larger process aimed at strengthening the
competitive advantages of the Montréal region by promoting the development
potential of the city's harbourfront district. This project is well in line with
the Government of Canada's priorities, and more specifically Project Green, a set of government policies and programs
aimed at supporting a sustainable environment, healthy population and prosperous
economy," noted Environment Minister Stéphane Dion.

"As Member of Parliament for the riding of Jeanne-Le Ber, I can say that this
is truly excellent news for



Southwest Montréal as a whole.The rehabilitation
of the Technoparc district is a key factor in the promotion of Montréal's
harbourfront, and today's announcement clearly illustrates the Government of
Canada's keen understanding of this district's strategic importance for our
community," added Canadian Heritage Minister Liza Frulla.

Montréal Mayor Gérald Tremblay also applauded the decision, noting that "this
announcement by the Government of Canada is a positive step toward finding the
solution we have all been waiting for to ensure the treatment of groundwater in
this district. The former Adacport sector is indeed strategic for the
sustainable and economic development of Montréal, and its enhancement is in
perfect alignment with our commitment to make the banks of the river accessible
to our citizens." Alan DeSousa, the City of





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member responsible for sustainable and economic
development, praised the high level of collaboration with the federal
government, stating that "since taking power in 2002, our administration has
worked closely with our government partners to find a viable sustainable and
economic solution. This initial investment will make it possible in the long
term to improve the ground quality of the former Adacport, enhance the general
perception about the site and proceed with its development."

Canada Economic Development's mandate is to promote the economic
development of the regions of



Quebec . Primarily
through financial assistance programs, the Agency elicits and supports
the implementation of economic development projects.The two priorities the Agency
has set itself are to foster innovation and the knowledge economy in each region
of


Quebec, and to help communities that are having
difficulty adjusting to the new economy. In this way, the Agency contributes to
the attainment of the Government of Canada's objective of building the
21st Century economy.

Funding for this initiative was provided for in the
February 2005 federal budget and is therefore built into the existing fiscal
framework.

(Source: Canada Economic Development, November 24, 2005, http://www.dec-ced.gc.ca)