LA POCATIÈRE, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Aug. 26, 2013) - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, took the opportunity while visiting the Bas-Saint-Laurent region to announce funding from the Government of Canada toward seven projects.
"With this concrete support for entrepreneurship and technological innovation, the Harper Government is injecting new life into the development of the La Pocatière region and thereby stimulating the growth of our national economy," said Minister Lebel.
The seven recipients of this funding are the firms Agro-Enviro-Lab and Les Industries Desjardins Ltd, along with the organizations Centre de développement bioalimentaire du Québec (CDBQ), Solutions Novika, Patrimoine maritime de Kamouraska, Fonds d'aide aux loisirs de Saint-Onésime Inc. and Station Plein-Air.
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This assistance, granted in the form of repayable and non-repayable financial contibutions totalling $3,668,821, has been awarded through the Quebec Economic Development Program and the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
For further details on these projects, please see the related backgrounder.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTED IN THE LA POCATIÈRE REGION
| Promoter | Contribution - Investment - Program - Description | |
| Centre de développement bioalimentaire du Québec (CDBQ) | Non-repayable contribution of $2,409,362 / total investment of $4,554,686 / Quebec Economic Development Program This project involves establishing an open innovation platform in agricultural biotechnology by adding specific facilities for pre-industrial pilot testing to accelerate the commercialization of bioproducts and bioprocesses for the agricultural sector. |
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| Les Industries Desjardins Ltd | Repayable contribution of $412,500 / total investment of $825,000 / Quebec Economic Development Program The aim of this project is to raise the firm's production capacity and productivity by expanding one of its buildings, adding a second plant, installing travelling bridge cranes and acquiring equipment. The expansion is needed to enable the company to meet the growing demand for its products and to capitalize on growth opportunities related to the Plan Nord. |
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| Solutions Novika | Non-repayable contribution of $392,148 / total investment of $493,349 / Quebec Economic Development Program This project is aimed at increasing the performance of manufacturing firms through technology transfer. It involves acquiring and installing equipment for the development of two new processes, namely dual-robotic hybrid laser GMAW welding and hot wire laser cladding. The organization will also undertake commercialization activities to promote the new services developed within the framework of this project. |
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| Agro-Enviro-Lab | Repayable contribution of $180,000 / total investment of $360,000 / Quebec Economic Development Program This project involves boosting Agro-Enviro-Lab's productivity and production capacity through the acquisition of laboratory equipment to automate the analysis process. |
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| Patrimoine maritime de Kamouraska | Non-repayable contribution of $210,500 / total investment of $421,000 / Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund The aim of this project is to repair Taché wharf, which is used as a marina, to make access to the river easier and safer for local users. This initiative will lead to the restoration of the marina's boat launch and retaining walls. |
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| Fonds d'aide aux loisirs de Saint-Onésime Inc. | Non-repayable contribution of $52,486 / total investment of $104,972 / Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund This project is aimed at renovating the skating rink so it can also serve as a sports surface during the summer months. The work will involve excavating and refilling the site, laying asphalt and an encircling concrete sidewalk, installing permanent aluminium and recycled plastic boards, and setting up areas for tennis and basketball. |
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| Station Plein-Air | Non-repayable contribution of $11,825 / total investment of $27,886 / Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund The aim of this project is to renovate the community building at Saint-Pacôme's Station Plein Air. More specifically, the work will include replacing the shingles on the roof and painting the exterior walls of the building. |
Summary
Total number of projects: 7
Total contribution from Canada Economic Development: $3,668,821
Total investment generated by these projects: $6,786,893
Contact Information:
Canada Economic Development
514-283-8818
media@dec-ced.gc.ca
Marie-Josee Paquette
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Denis Lebel
Canada Economic Development
514-496-1282
Marie-Josee.Paquette@miga-maig.gc.ca