Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests in four businesses to support economic growth in Estrie region
Backgrounder
Sherbrooke, Quebec, October 24, 2025 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on October 24, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.
Summary
- 5 projects supported
- $4.1M in repayable financial contributions granted under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program
Details
| Recipient | City / RCM / Region | Funding target | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sherbrooke |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase production capacity and support sales growth at a business specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of refrigerated counters for retailers in the food sector. |
$1,200,000 |
|
|
Sherbrooke |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase production capacity and productivity and diversify the product range at a business specializing in the manufacture of protective boots. |
$1,000,000 |
|
|
Sherbrooke |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve productivity and increase production capacity at a business specializing in the manufacture of specialized technical yarns. |
$1,000,000 |
|
|
Attitude |
Sherbrooke |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase production capacity and productivity at a business specializing in the manufacture of natural household and personal care products. |
$500,000 |
|
Attitude |
Sherbrooke |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase production capacity at a business specializing in the manufacture of household and personal care products. |
$400,000 |
Information
Media Relations, CED
media@dec-ced.gc.ca