18. The corporation has the following objects:(1) to manage and operate the Palais des congrès de Montréal contemplated in section 17 of the Act respecting the Société de développement immobilier du Québec (chapter S-11);
(2) to draw up development or operational plans for the Palais des congrès;
(3) to carry on such commercial and other activities as may foster the development of the Palais des congrès and take up their operation, promotion and management; and
(4) to replace the Société de développement immobilier du Québec in respect of the development and improvement of the Palais des congrès to such extent, on such conditions and on such date as are fixed by the Government.