Quebec and Massachusetts form research council

Quebec and the State of Massachusetts have formed the Quebec- Massachusetts Collaborative Research Council (QMCRC) to foster cooperation between the two jurisdictions. The council will also help to showcase Quebec’s research expertise from academia and business with potential collaborations in clean energy, electric transportation, biotechnology and the environment. The 12-member QMCRC is the result of work undertaken by the Quebec-Massachusetts Parliamentary Association and will facilitate new relationships through targeted networking. Membership is split equally between the two jurisdictions and between academia, industry and government. Quebec chief scientist Dr Rémi Quirion is among the six Quebec members.