5. The functions and powers of the Minister shall be, more particularly, to(1) frame and implement development strategies and assistance programs in collaboration with any government departments and bodies concerned;
(2) provide a main gateway, on-line or otherwise, to such business start-up and development services as the Minister deems necessary and provide ready access to the forms and procedures needed to complete registration, modification, declaration and other formalities;
(3) seek new investments, expand existing markets and ensure that activities resulting from these investment prospecting and market expansion efforts are realized within the scope of the policy on Canadian intergovernmental affairs and the policy on international affairs;
(4) promote Québec as a tourism destination and further the development and promotion of Québec’s tourism products;
(5) ensure the coherence of government action in the fields of research, science, technology and innovation, and promote Québec’s influence in those fields both within Canada and abroad;
(6) increase the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at stimulating local and regional development by promoting the harmonization, simplification and accessibility of entrepreneurial support services;
(7) ensure that government action to support local and regional development is coherent and concordant by taking part in the development of related measures and ministerial decisions and giving an opinion whenever appropriate;
(8) be responsible, in conjunction with recognized local and regional authorities, for the funds made available to such authorities and administer the other sums entrusted to the Minister for the carrying out of local or regional development projects;
(9) make agreements with government departments and bodies on cooperative arrangements to facilitate the exercise of the Minister’s responsibilities; and
(10) advise the Government and government departments and bodies and make recommendations, where warranted.