Press Release Department: Federal - Canada Economic Development

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) announced that the firm Textiles techniques Chaudiere-Appalaches has been granted financial assistance for the acquisition of technical equipment. This financial assistance has been granted in the form of a $222,800 repayable contribution through Canada Economic Development's Temporary … Read more

On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced that two Chaudiere-Appalaches snowmobiling clubs, Club de motoneige Bellechasse and Motoneige des Etchemins, have been granted financial assistance for the purchase of snow grooming machines. This financial assistance, granted in the form of non-repayable contributions of $125,000 to … Read more

On behalf of Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, for Official Languages and for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec Jacques Gourde (Lotbiniere-Chustes-de-la-Chaudiere, Que.) announced the awarding of $90,000 in non-repayable funding to Club motoneige Alton Inc. for the acquisition … Read more

Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that the cooperative Coop Techno Laser has been awarded financial assistance to acquire specialized equipment. Founded in 2000, Coop Techno Laser offers high-precision laser cutting, folding and assembly services for various types of materials, including metals, composites and plastics. This $350,000 in repayable funding has been granted under … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that the firm Eddyfi NDT Inc. has been granted financial assistance to intensify its foreign commercialization activities and improve its capacity to develop new products. Eddyfi NDT is a fast-growing young company specializing in the design, manufacture and sale of equipment for the non-destructive testing of metal structures … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that the firm Synapse Electronique Inc. has been awarded financial assistance to acquire specialized equipment. Founded in 2002, Synapse Electronique Inc. specializes in the design, manufacturing and assembly of home electronics, such as thermostats, with a focus on promoting comfort, health and well-being. The $247,653 in repayable … Read more

Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that Micro-brasserie Le Trou du Diable has been awarded financial assistance to acquire specialized equipment. Founded in 2005, Micro-brasserie Le Trou du Diable manufactures a wide variety of specialty beers, many of them international award-winners. The $350,000 in repayable funding has been granted under Canada Economic Development's Quebec … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) welcomes the launch of Export Outaouais, an organization set up through funding to the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce, which will oversee the new export assistance service. Export Outaouais will provide businesses in the region with services to help them tap into new international markets through such activities as … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that five Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean snowmobiling clubs and one quad club have been granted financial assistance to purchase snow grooming machines and restore trails. These contributions, totalling $481,911 in non-repayable funding, have been granted under the Community Diversification program. Completion of the projects generated an overall investment of $1,016,855. The full … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) announced that the firm Concept Mat Inc. has been granted financial assistance to expand and reconfigure its prefabricated building elements factory, acquire new equipment and build a warehouse. The financial assistance has been granted in the form of a $175,000 repayable contribution through Canada Economic Development's Temporary Initiative … Read more