Press Release Department: Federal - Canada Economic Development

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that Air 2000 has been granted financial assistance to reorganize its operations and set up a research and development centre. Air 2000 designs and manufactures ventilation equipment for the residential and commercial sectors. This $450,000 repayable funding contribution has been granted through Canada Economic Development's Business and … Read more

Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that Fourrures Grenier was granted financial assistance for the acquisition of equipment that will help the firm raise productivity. Lebel said that by supporting this project of Fourrures Grenier, an Abitibi-based company, the government is confirming its determination to help Quebec's small and medium-sized enterprises remain competitive, reach … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced the Quebec firm Coencorp Consultant Corporation has been granted financial assistance of $230,000 in repayable funding to carve out a place for itself on the American market. Lebel said the government supports innovative enterprises that, like Coencorp, are arming themselves with a well-targeted export strategy. The full … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced the granting of financial assistance to the Sainte-sophie-d'halifax, QC, sawmill Scierie Blondeau Inc. for the acquisition of specialized equipment that will enable the enterprise to improve its competitiveness. This $360,000 in repayable funding has been granted through the Temporary Initiative for the Strengthening of Quebec's Forest Economies. … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) underscored the government's financial contribution toward the modernization of Fromagerie Perron. This repayable contribution of $752,400 in funding was granted through Canada Economic Development's Business and Regional Growth program to sustain the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC, economy. The full release is available online. Call 418-668-5928.

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the firm La Fraisonnee in Clerval, QC, has been granted financial assistance for the acquisition of an automatic metering machine. La Fraisonnee produces fresh fruit spreads, juices and pie fillings with no added pectin. The new specialized equipment will enable the firm to offer its fruit … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that the firm Nirvana Heat Pump Inc. has been granted financial assistance to conduct the research needed to develop new products. Lebel said that this Nirvana Heat Pump project deserves government assistance because it will help diversify the economy in the Shawinigan region. The $75,243 repayable contribution … Read more

On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC), Conservative MP Jacques Gourde (Lotbiniere-Chutes-de-la-Chaudiere, QC) announced that the printing firm Imprimerie F.L. Web Inc. has been awarded financial assistance from the government to acquire state-of-the-art technology. Gourde said that investments such as Imprimerie F.L. Web Inc.'s help business productivity in Quebec and support the economic … Read more

On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC), Conservative MP Jacques Gourde (Lotbiniere-Chutes-de-la-Chaudier, QC) announced that the firm Metal Bernard Inc. has been granted financial assistance for the acquisition of leading-edge equipment. Gourde said that investments like the one the government is making in Metal Bernard serve to foster the productivity of Canadian businesses and … Read more

Economic Development Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) announced that Cuisine J.-F. Poirier Inc. has been granted financial assistance to enable the firm to improve its productivity and strengthen its competitive standing. To pursue its growth, Cuisine J.-F. Poirier needs to build a new processing plant and acquire equipment that will allow it to increase its … Read more