Ngo takes over the investment arm of the Quebec government from Guy Leblanc, whose term expired in April. (The Logic)

Talking point: A veteran of HSBC, CIBC World Markets and Merrill Lynch, Ngo was effectively in the number two job at Investissement Quebec. She says her priority will be to “protect Quebec Inc” by helping companies make acquisitions so that they may maintain their head offices in the provinces. Apart from backing Quebec’s burgeoning EV battery sector, Investissement Québec has made investments in Quebec-based greentech companies including Lion Electric and Deep Sky.