7.1. The duties and powers of the Minister shall be, more particularly, to(1) devise and implement assistance programs with a view to contributing to the development of industry, trade, science and technology in Québec and promoting the export of Québec products and services;
(1.1) determine, in cooperation with the departments and agencies concerned, objectives, priorities and strategies for industrial, commercial, scientific and technological development and submit them to the Government;
(1.2) promote the use of research findings and conduct activities relating to the promotion, development and use of new technology in Québec;
(1.3) promote and coordinate the development and diffusion of scientific and technological information and culture;
(1.4) contribute to the study, assessment and control of the repercussions of science and technology on persons and on society;
(1.5) in cooperation with the Ministers concerned, evaluate the programs of departments and agencies relating to science and technology;
(1.6) further the making of the fullest use of patents and licences held by departments and agencies;
(2) provide such services for business firms and investors as he considers necessary for the development of industry, trade, science and technology in Québec;
(3) promote the development of cooperatives;
(4) promote concerted action among the economic role players;
(5) make recommendations to the Government on the objectives and activities of the state and public bodies where these are likely to affect industry, trade, science and technology in Québec;
(6) participate in the development and promotion of industry, trade, science and technology, particularly by exploring for new investments, expanding existing markets and ensuring that activities resulting therefrom are realized within the scope of the policy on Canadian intergovernmental affairs and the policy on international affairs;
(7) for the purpose of exercising his powers or carrying out his duties, grant financial assistance to any person or organization, with the authorization of the Government;
(8) conduct or commission research, surveys or analyses for the purposes of exercising his powers or carrying out his duties;
(9) collect, compile, analyse and publish information respecting industry, trade, science and technology.