Special Areas Industrial Renewal Order (SOR/82-405)

Whereas the areas in the Province of Quebec and Ontario described in Schedule I to the Order annexed hereto are part of a region that requires, by reason of exceptional inadequacy of opportunities for productive employment of people of that region, special measures to facilitate economic expansion and social adjustment;

And Whereas the Minister of Regional Economic Expansion has, in accordance with sections 6 and 7 of the Department of Regional Economic Expansion Act, consulted with the governments of the Province of Quebec and Ontario regarding the designation of those areas as special areas and has, with the participation of persons, voluntary groups, agencies and bodies in those areas formulated a plan for the economic expansion and social adjustment of those areas.

Therefore, His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce, the Minister of Regional Economic Expansion and the Treasury Board, pursuant to sections 6 and 7 of the Department of Regional Economic Expansion Act, is pleased hereby to make the annexed Order Designating Special Areas in the Province of Quebec and Ontario and Approving a Plan for the Areas.