- François Dupuis, Vice-President and Chief Economist • Yves St-Maurice, Senior Director and Deputy Chief Economist • Joëlle Noreau, Senior Economist
Perspective
Quebec and BRICS A relationship with a future
December 1, 2013
Quebec is an open economy; that is a recognized fact. The vitality of its business trade is key to its prosperity. It has become essential that we develop markets beyond North America. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) are economies that have been booming in recent years and that offer tempting and growing possibilities for Quebec exporters. Some have already tried their luck there. But is BRICS really the best opportunity, now that other parts of the world are starting to emerge and offer tantalizing promises?