The Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada are announcing a $785,000 financial contribution to the Chocolaterie des Pères Trappistes de Mistassini (Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean)

“In May 2016, I announced the establishment of a tactical action group to enhance economic development in the Maria-Chapdelaine RCM by facilitating investment and supporting promising initiatives. Our government wants to strengthen the region by providing the expertise and tools our entrepreneurs need. I am therefore very pleased today to announce a promising innovative project resulting from the work of this tactical group. This is yet another concrete example that our plan to build a new Quebec is working.”

Philippe Couillard, Premier of Quebec, Minister responsible for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region and MNA for Roberval

“The Government of Canada is committed to helping Canadian businesses that make technology investments increase their productivity and diversify their business lines. Today, I am delighted to announce our support for the Chocolaterie des Pères Trappistes de Mistassini, an institution in the region that will now be able to achieve its growth objectives and meet its clients’ expectations in a more satisfactory way.”

Richard Hébert, Member of Parliament for the federal constituency of Lac-Saint-Jean

“The Government of Canada is committed to creating close partnerships with businesses that contribute to economic growth in Canada. We are proud of the success of these companies, and our support for their innovative projects is a firm commitment to sustainable job creation and community prosperity.

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED

“To develop new markets and remain competitive, it is essential to combine state-of-the-art equipment and data collection in real time, which facilitates the quick and efficient processing of raw information from our production lines. The equipment we are acquiring with CED’s support will help us increase our agility and our ability to quickly make the required decisions in all situations.

Dominique Genest, General Manager, Chocolaterie des Pères Trappistes de Mistassini

• The Chocolaterie des Pères Trappistes de Mistassini (website in French only) has more than 40 different products that it makes, sells and delivers directly throughout Quebec, 12 months a year.

• The funding for this project includes a $179,000 loan granted through the ministère de l’Économie, de la Science et de l’Innovation’s programme ESSOR (website in French only), a $179,000 loan from Investissement Québec’s own funds and a $427,000 repayable contribution from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), through its Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP).

• CED is one of the six regional development agencies under the responsibility of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. For more information on CED’s key directions until 2021, consult Strategic Plan 2021 or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca.

• Joçanne Prévost, Press Secretary, Office of the Premier of Quebec, phone: 418-643-5321
• Karl W. Sasseville, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada, phone: 343-291-2500
• Jean-Pierre D'Auteuil, Media Relations Coordinator, Communications, Ministère de l’Économie, de la Science et de l’Innovation du Québec, phone: 418-691-5698, extension 4868, cell.: 418-559-0710
• Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, phone: 514-283-7443,
  email: dec.media.ced@canada.ca

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