Backgrounder: Government of Canada supports Quebec’s homebuilding sector
Backgrounder
Terrebonne, Quebec, October 14, 2025 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on October 14, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance to support innovation in the homebuilding sector supply chain, the recipient businesses and organizations, and their respective projects.
Summary
- 51 projects supported by CED
- 11 projects supported under the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) – see Table 1
- 40 projects supported under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program and the Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) – see Table 2
- $26,400,537 in financial contributions from CED:
- 1 non-repayable contribution (Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue)
- 50 repayable contributions (all other projects)
Details
Table 1 – Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative
| Region | Recipient | Activities funded by CED | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and production capacity of an SME that manufactures products for construction businesses. |
$1,680,000 |
|
|
Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve productivity in the area of homebuilding construction. |
$900,000 |
|
|
Bas-Saint-Laurent |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of prefabricated modular buildings. |
$1,500,000 |
|
|
Chaudière-Appalaches |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of prefabricated modular buildings. |
$720,000 |
|
|
Lanaudière |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of insulated structural panels for the construction sector. |
$750,000 |
|
|
Lanaudière |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase the productivity of a business specializing in the manufacture of factory-produced walls for residential buildings. |
$500,000 |
|
|
Montérégie |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of prefabricated modular buildings. |
$1,500,000 |
|
|
Montérégie |
Business launch: The aim of the project is to launch an innovative business specializing in the manufacture of modular electromechanical systems for the construction of multi-unit housing. |
$1,000,000 |
|
|
Montérégie |
Equipment acquisition and marketing strategy: The aim of the project is to increase the production capacity and sales of a business specializing in the construction of prefabricated modules for residential units. |
$300,000 |
|
|
Outaouais |
Equipment acquisition and leasehold improvements: The aim of the project is to increase the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in the prefabrication of construction components for residential and commercial buildings. |
$600,000 (Project announced in January 2025) |
|
|
Québec |
Sokio Industry |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in the construction of prefabricated modular buildings. |
$1,000,000 |
Table 2 – Support for the homebuilding sector supply chain in Quebec
| Region | Recipient | Program | Activities funded by CED | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and production capacity of a business that manufactures prefabricated houses and products for construction businesses. |
$1,028,122 |
|
|
Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
KDF Ferblanterie |
REGI |
Business launch: The aim of the project is to launch a business that manufactures metal products. |
$1,003,352 |
|
Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
Maisons Embio-Lac Simon Inc. (website only in French) |
REGI |
Business launch: The aim of the project is to launch a business specializing in the manufacture of timber structures for the construction market. |
$300,000 |
|
Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the production capacity and productivity of a business specializing in the manufacture of carpentry products and furniture. |
$126,267 |
|
|
Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
Armoires Serge Robitaille |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of two projects is to improve the productivity and production capacity, as well as modernize and fit out the factory of a business that manufactures products for construction businesses. |
$121,688 And $110,200 |
|
Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity of a business that manufactures products for construction businesses. |
$76,694 |
|
|
Bas-Saint-Laurent |
Revêtement Métallique FR |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in the processing and manufacture of high-end metal cladding and mouldings. |
$162,000 |
|
Bas-Saint-Laurent |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity of a business specializing in the manufacture and processing of metal cladding for residential and commercial buildings. |
$90,605 |
|
|
Bas-Saint-Laurent |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to grow and improve the productivity of a business specializing in the manufacture and processing of metal cladding for residential and commercial buildings. |
$35,000 |
|
|
Centre-du-Québec |
REGI |
Technological equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of doors and windows. |
$1,000,000 |
|
|
Chaudière-Appalaches |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition and factory expansion: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and increase the production capacity of a manufacturer of furniture, cabinet and staircase components. |
$500,000 |
|
|
Chaudière-Appalaches |
QEDP |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and increase the production capacity of a business that manufactures doors and windows. |
$500,000 |
|
|
Chaudière-Appalaches |
REGI |
Marketing strategy: The aim of the project is to support the expansion and increase the sales of a business specializing in the manufacture of high-efficiency doors and windows. |
$450,000 |
|
|
Chaudière-Appalaches |
Garex LMC |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and increase the production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of garage doors for the commercial and residential sectors. |
$435,000 |
|
Chaudière-Appalaches |
Composantes Lab-Co Inc. |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and increase the production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of staircase components. |
$400,000 |
|
Côte-Nord |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of granite products. |
$153,364 |
|
|
Estrie |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity of a business specializing in flooring manufacturing. |
$1,087,800 |
|
|
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase the production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of tailor-made kitchen and bathroom cabinets. |
$300,000 |
|
|
Lanaudière |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and boost the growth of a business specializing in flooring manufacturing. |
$1,500,000 |
|
|
Lanaudière |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and increase the production capacity of a business specializing in flooring manufacturing. |
$1,000,000 |
|
|
Lanaudière |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase the production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of composite siding panels. |
$600,000 |
|
|
Lanaudière |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and increase the production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of aluminum components. |
$500,000 |
|
|
Lanaudière |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to ensure growth, improve productivity and increase production capacity at a business specializing in the manufacture of quartz, granite, marble and Laminam furniture and counters. |
$300,000 |
|
|
Lanaudière |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to support the growth of a business specializing in the manufacture of prefabricated walls and floors. |
$150,000 |
|
|
Lanaudière |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to ensure growth, improve productivity and increase production capacity at a business specializing in the manufacture of institutional and commercial furnishings. |
$107,445 |
|
|
Laurentides |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve productivity at business specializing in the manufacture of outdoor metal siding. |
$500,000 |
|
|
Laurentides |
QEDP |
Equipment acquisition and factory expansion: The aim of the project is to increase the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in roof coverings. |
$300,000 |
|
|
Laurentides |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity of a business specializing in the extrusion of PVC profiles. |
$200,000 |
|
|
Mauricie |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and increase the production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of prefabricated concrete products, wastewater sanitation systems and pumping solutions. |
$800,000 |
|
|
Mauricie |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to support the launch of a business specializing in the manufacture of prefabricated beams and walls. |
$500,000 |
|
|
Mauricie |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and increase the production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of metal roof coverings for industrial, commercial and residential buildings. |
$45,000 |
|
|
Mauricie |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to improve the productivity and increase the production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of furniture and cabinets. |
$44,000 |
|
|
Montérégie |
Soudure A. St-Martin |
REGI |
Digital equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase the productivity and production capacity of a business specializing in the manufacture of metal structures for the food processing sector. |
$380,000 |
|
Montréal |
Mechasys |
REGI |
Marketing strategy: The aim of the project is to increase sales at a business that has developed technological solutions for the construction industry. |
$200,000 |
|
Outaouais |
VPL Glass and Aluminum |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to launch the manufacturing operations of a business specializing in glass and aluminum architectural envelopes. |
$154,000 |
|
Québec |
REGI |
Marketing strategy: The aim of the project is to implement a market development strategy for a business specializing in the development and commercialization of 3D interactive, immersive technologies. |
$140,000 |
|
|
Québec |
REGI |
Marketing: The aim of the project is to launch in the U.S. the commercial operations of Lumen Warm Inc., an innovative start-up that designs and manufactures intelligent lighting systems. |
$50,000 |
|
|
Québec |
REGI |
Innovation and commercialization: The aim of the project is to grow an information technology business by optimizing and commercializing its technological solution. |
$100,000 |
|
|
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean |
REGI |
Equipment acquisition: The aim of the project is to increase the productivity of a business specializing in the manufacture of acrylic wall coatings for the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. |
$500,000 |
Information
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