Six businesses in Lévis and the surrounding area can continue to grow, develop new markets and innovate
News release
Government of Canada awards more than $2 million in financial assistance
April 6, 2018 – Lévis, Quebec – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Businesses need to be able to rely on adequate resources to create and commercialize innovative products. In 2017, the Government of Canada adopted an ambitious plan to support innovative Canadian businesses. As a true economic driver, innovation is the key to Canada’s success because it generates growth that benefits businesses and communities.
Six enterprises in the Lévis area—Supervac (9069-4654 Québec Inc.), Robotiq Inc., TechMed 3D Inc., St-Agapit Wood Products, Pyromaître Inc. and Atelier Usinage Carignan Inc. (website in French only)—can rely on financial assistance from the Government of Canada to improve their production capacity, implement marketing strategies and purchase strategic equipment. These projects will generate total investments of more than $5.5 million and create 36 new jobs in the area.
The repayable contributions totalling $2,073,000 were announced today by the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, acting on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED.
The funding granted by the Government of Canada through CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program will help the recipient businesses meet their growth objectives.
Quotes
“Quebec and Canadian entrepreneurs are key players in our economy. To ensure business growth and to foster the creation of good, well-paying jobs, they need the best equipment and easy access to international markets. I am pleased about the assistance granted today to six dynamic enterprises that are contributing to economic growth in their area and in Canada.”
The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism
“As Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, my goal is to help businesses grow and innovate so that they can become more competitive and create high-quality jobs and wealth for Canadians. That is why we are supporting these six businesses, whose successes benefit the region and the Canadian economy overall.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED
Quick facts
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CED is one of the six regional development agencies under the responsibility of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
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For more information on CED’s key directions until 2021, consult Strategic Plan 2021 or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca.
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