TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC – The governments of Quebec and Canada along with Investissement Québec award financial assistance totalling more than $425,000 to MF2 AERO for carrying out a project estimated at $610,000.

“My priority as Minister for Regional Economic Development is to increase the economic vitality of Quebec’s regions and ensure that companies have the tools they need to grow and be involved in building their community's reputation. Industry 4.0 offers tremendous potential for ensuring companies’ longevity and the regions’ prosperity. So the Government of Quebec is proud to support MF2 AERO’s promising project, which will enhance the vitality of Mauricie.”

Marie-Eve Proulx, Minister for Regional Economic Development

“I am thrilled that the governments of Quebec and Canada are supporting MF2 AERO, a Trois‑Rivières company that is gaining momentum. Purchasing new state-of-the-art equipment will enable it to further accelerate its growth and maintain its enviable position in the aeronautics and ground transportation sectors, where it excels. It is innovative, high-performing companies like MF2 AERO that bring great pride to Mauricie.”

Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity, Minister responsible for the Mauricie Region and Member for Trois-Rivières

“MF2 AERO is a local company that has managed to come up with innovative solutions for improving its processes, adapt to change, and take steps to ensure its growth. I am pleased with CED’s support for this SME that contributes to Mauricie’s vibrancy and economic vitality.” 

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice–Champlain and Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

“As Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, my objective is to help companies grow and innovate so they can become more productive and thereby increase their competitiveness. This is why we are supporting MF2 AERO, whose success reflects on the region and on the Canadian economy as a whole.” 

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED

“Investissement Québec is proud to support MF2 AERO in its project to modernize its production equipment. We have made the innovative manufacturing sector a priority, and we intend to keep supporting its growth throughout Quebec, including by providing the necessary support to companies that, like MF2 AERO, have chosen to adopt innovative technologies in their growth actions.”

Guy LeBlanc, President and CEO of Investissement Québec

• The Economic Diversification Fund for Centre-du-Québec and Mauricie [website in French only] provides flexible financial tools for supporting the creation, start-up and growth of high-performing, innovative companies in these regions, in addition to supporting projects for developing new products or processes.

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

• CED’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program is for entrepreneurs who focus on innovation for growing their company and making it more competitive, and for regional economic players that help create an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation and growth for all, in all regions.

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• For more information about CED and its priorities, see the 2019-2020 Departmental Plan or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca.

• Amélie Dionne
  Communications Director and Press Secretary
  Office of the Minister for Regional Economic Development
  Phone: 418-691-5650
  
• Caroline D’Astous
  Press Secretary
  Office of the Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister responsible for the Mauricie Region
  Phone: 418-803-7563

Information

• Jean-Pierre D’Auteuil
  Media Relations Officer
  Communications Branch
  Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation
  Phone: 418-691-5698 ext. 4868
  Cell: : 418-559-0710
  
• Isabelle Fontaine
  Senior Director of Public and Government Affairs
  Investissement Québec
  Phone: 514-876-9359
  
• Media Relations
  Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
  Phone: 514-283-7443
  Email: dec.media.ced@canada.ca

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