The organization and its commitments

The Québec Government Office in Washington oversees Québec’s bilateral relations with the United States Federal Government (Administration and agencies, as well as Congress) and the Greater Washington, D.C. Area. Its mandate consists of monitoring the U.S. Government’s legislative actions, programs, and positions, with a view to raising the awareness of its American partners about the interests Québec and the United States have shared since the Office opened in 1978.

The Québec Government Office seeks to promote Québec’s expertise and defend its interests by forging relationships with members of Congress and their staff, the Administration, executive departments and agencies, industry associations, and private sector leaders.

The Québec Government Office also works with other partners such as think tanks, universities, media outlets, and NGOs. In addition, it cooperates with Washington-based international organizations and foreign embassies, primarily those co-accredited to Canada or members of La Francophonie.

Washington, D.C.

Our services are as follows:

Government Affairs Department objectives:

• Cultivate relationships with members of Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies in order to defend and promote Québec’s interests in the United States.
• Monitor federal legislative and regulatory actions.
• Inform U.S. lawmakers and officials about Québec policies and regulatory practices to bolster economic growth in North America.
• Coordinate messaging and engagement strategies across Québec’s network of offices in the United States, as well as with Canadian federal and provincial government representatives in Washington.

Public and Multilateral Affairs Department objectives:

• Develop and coordinate initiatives in public and cultural diplomacy
• Cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders, including think tanks, interest groups, researchers, universities, and NGOs
• Maintain partnerships with Washington-based international organizations and members of the diplomatic corps

Commercial Affairs Department objectives:

• Develop and coordinates economic diplomacy initiatives
• Represent the Government of Québec at economic and commercial events
• Engage with the business community and trade associations to reinforce economic relations between Québec and the United States
• Promote and defend the interests of Québec companies and industries