OrganicOcean and GO Usinage will be able to increase their productivity and improve their production capacity
News release
Government of Canada awards nearly $500,000 to two Bas‑Saint‑Laurent businesses
March 26, 2019 – Trois-Pistoles, Quebec – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
OrganicOcean and GO Usinage will be able to continue to grow by receiving a total of $497,042 in repayable contributions from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. With that financial assistance, the two businesses were able to purchase specialized equipment to better meet demand.
Rémi Massé, Member of Parliament for Avignon–La Mitis–Matane–Matapédia and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, made the announcement today. The funding, awarded by the Government of Canada under CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program, will enable the recipient businesses to achieve the objectives that they have set for themselves. By carrying out their respective projects, they will generate total investments of more than $2 million and create 12 jobs in the Bas‑Saint‑Laurent region.
The Government of Canada is committed to establishing close partnerships with Quebec businesses to support their efforts to innovate and increase their productivity and competitiveness, while contributing to the economic vitality of the regions, job creation and a better quality of life for citizens.
Quotes
“I am delighted with the Government of Canada’s financial support for these businesses in our beautiful Bas-Saint-Laurent region, known for their drive, boldness and innovative spirit. These contributions will enable them to continue to develop and generate benefits for the entire community.”
Rémi Massé, Member of Parliament for Avignon–La Mitis–Matane–Matapédia and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
“In line with our commitment to foster growth for the Canadian economy, the Government of Canada’s goal is to provide better support for businesses that are making investments to improve their productivity and ensure their growth and that of the Canadian economy.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED
“In line with our commitment to foster growth for the Canadian economy, the Government of Canada’s goal is to provide better support for businesses that are making investments to improve their productivity and ensure their growth and that of the Canadian economy.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED
“I am pleased that CED is participating in our steadily growing projects in the machining market. With a partner such as CED, we can continue to innovate and improve our production—and I can create and maintain quality jobs in our region.”
Michel Ouellet, President, Go Usinage
Quick facts
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Today’s announcement is made on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for the Innovation, Science and Economic Development portfolio, which is comprised of 17 federal departments and agencies, including CED and the other five regional development agencies.
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For more information on CED and its priorities, consult the 2018-2019 Departmental Plan or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca.
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For 50 years now, the Government of Canada has been actively participating in regional economic development in Quebec: half a century of concrete action targeting the growth of Quebec’s regions and businesses.
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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Phone: 514-283-7443
Email: dec.media.ced@canada.ca
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