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Economy of Quebec

The economy of Quebec is diversified and post-industrial with a strong potential.

Overview

Strong sectors

Aerospace

Information technology

Optics and photonics

Pharmaceutical industry

Tourism industry

Hydroelectricty

Aluminium

Wood

Exports

Imports

Workforce

Unemployment rate: In 2001 the unemployment rate was of 8.7 per cent, an increase of 0.3 per cent from 2000.

Unionization: In 2001, 40.7 per cent of Quebec workers were unionized.

Employment sector: In 2001, 74.7 per cent of Quebec workers worked in the tertiary sector, 18.5 per cent in the manufacturing sector, 2.8 per cent in the primary sector, and 4.0 per cent in the construction sector.

Consumer market

Quebec Inc

See also

Quebec - Canada

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