The governments of Canada and Quebec are confirming the award of $426,825 in financial assistance to D.V. Hardwoods to support its international marketing projects and the integration of new technologies to its lumber grading system.

“D.V. Hardwoods is capitalizing on the addition of value-added hardwood products, while modernizing its wood grading system, which will significantly increase production. This improvement will give the company a major competitive advantage in its efforts to continue to develop new markets. I am proud to support the growth of this SME, which is successfully combining know-how and technology.”

Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite‑Nation

“As Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, my goal is to help enterprises grow and innovate so that they can create high-quality jobs and wealth for Canadians. That is why we support businesses like D.V. Hardwoods, whose successes benefit the region and the Canadian economy overall.”

Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED

“D.V. Hardwoods is among the Outaouais manufacturers showcasing the expertise and innovative capacity of Quebec’s wood products manufacturing sector in foreign markets. We were therefore excited to support its international marketing project, which was selected by the PerforMe strategy’s national committee in June 2017.”

Alexandre Iracà, Member for Papineau

“Developing new markets is critical in helping Quebec businesses, like D.V. Hardwoods, become more competitive. To this end, we implemented the Stratégie québécoise de l’exportation 2016–2020, which has a $536.8 million envelope, to provide guidance for 4,000 enterprises in their export efforts. Through this strategy and the determination of our entrepreneurs, I know that Quebec will shine even more brightly abroad in key sectors of our economy.”

Dominique Anglade, Deputy Premier, Minister of Economy, Science and Innovation and Minister responsible for the Digital Strategy

“In opting for exports, modernizing its equipment and improving productivity to ensure growth, this business is contributing to the economic development of Outaouais and Quebec as a whole. We are therefore very pleased to contribute, through the PME en action program, to the success of these projects, which are diversifying the regional economy.”

Stéphane Billette, Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises, Regulatory Streamlining and Regional Economic Development

• D.V. Hardwoods specializes in the drying, grading, preparation and marketing of hardwood products and thermo treated lumber. It is a member of the Wood Collective niche of excellence in the Outaouais region.

• CED is one of the six regional development agencies under the responsibility of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.

• The goals of the PEX program (website in French only) are to make Quebec businesses aware of the growth potential associated with exports and to subsequently help them develop and diversify their foreign markets.

• The goal of the PME en action program (website in French only) is to increase the productivity of Quebec businesses to make them more competitive and accelerate their growth.

• In 2016, the Government of Quebec launched the Stratégie québécoise de l’exportation 2016-2020 (website in French only), which includes a measure for providing businesses with financial support for market development projects, particularly those selected under the PerforMe strategy.

• Implemented in 2015, the PerforMe strategy (website in French only) seeks to establish business partnerships with enterprises initiating innovation or export projects. To support the growth of these businesses and accelerate the delivery of their projects, the government has adapted its actions to their contexts and specific needs.

• Michel Pilotte, Political advisor, Office of the Member for Papineau, 819-986-9300
• Gabrielle Fallu, Press Secretary, Office of the Deputy Premier, Minister of Economy, Science and Innovation and Minister responsible for the Digital Strategy, 418-691-5650
• Marie-Catherine Leduc, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises, Regulatory Streamlining and Regional Economic Development, 418-691‑5650
• Karl W. Sasseville, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED,  343-291-2500

Information:

• Jean-Pierre D’Auteuil, Media Relations Officer, Communications Directorate, Ministère de l’Économie, de la Science et de l’Innovation, 418-691-5698 (extension 4868), cell. 418-559-0710
• Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, 514-283-7443, dec.media.ced@canada.ca

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