Operation Prosperity Laval

Establishment of a committee made up of City of Laval representatives, regional economic development partners, and major export businesses. This committee aims to strengthen collaboration between economic stakeholders across the region. Its mission is to assess the risks associated with the rise in customs tariffs and put forward mitigation measures in support of affected businesses.

An assessment will be carried out with Laval-based export businesses to determine the potential economic impacts of new customs tariffs. Its objective is to help the City of Laval and its partners develop adapted support measures.

Presentation of a workshop with a logistics expert to understand, in practical terms, what the application of a 25% customs tariff will entail in terms of direct impacts on business exports. Free of charge

Deployment of a new information service on customs logistics and regulations. Offered by our international affairs team, this service aims to provide valuable advice and answer all your questions concerning your business export operations to the United States. Free of charge

Establishment of a support service to provide information and help businesses optimize their e-commerce strategies:

• Evaluation of business models with integrated logistics services
• Return strategy and policy

Improved export diagnostics service, including the identification and prioritization of alternative markets to the United States, to help businesses identify new opportunities based on their export capacity. Free of charge

Deployment of trade missions to scope out new markets and forge ties with international buyers and partners beyond the United States, with a focus on targeted prospecting and municipal diplomacy.

Strengthening the Laval Économique team with the addition of a digital specialist responsible for supporting businesses undertaking a digital transition and stimulating the growth and competitiveness of their exports:

• Diagnosis, analysis, and digital positioning
• Selection of online sales platforms outside the U.S.
• Development of digital action plans adapted to each market

Development of a new offer of support services and economic missions aimed at making Laval-based export businesses more competitive.

The City of Laval will roll out subsidy programs to help Laval-based export businesses improve their e-commerce operations and invest in productivity in order to become more competitive abroad and thereby consolidate and/or develop new markets.