Overview of the region
Southern Laurentides is characterized by commercial and industrial development driven by urban sprawl in the Montréal area and strong population growth. It includes businesses operating in traditional sectors like metal products manufacturing, transportation equipment and agri-food as well as businesses active in technology sectors like aerospace and life sciences.
In the northern part of Laurentides, the main economic activities are forest products processing and tourism.
Regional Business Office
You can contact us by email or phone. Our regional offices can welcome you in person by appointment or virtually.
For the Deux-Montagnes, Thérèse-De Blainville and Mirabel RCMs, contact the Greater Montréal Business Office For the Antoine-Labelle, Argenteuil, Laurentides, La Riviére-du-Nord and Pays-d’en-Haut RCMs, contact the Outaouais Business Office.Current CED client? Please contact the person responsible for your file.
Intervention Strategies
Greater Montréal intervention strategy
Profile and priorities of Greater Montréal, which includes Laval and parts of the Montérégie, Laurentides and Lanaudière regions
Outaouais intervention strategy
Profile and priorities of the Outaouais region and the Antoine-Labelle, Argenteuil, Laurentides and Pays‑d’en-Haut RCMs
Our collaborators in the region
CAE Rive-Nord
CDE de la MRC des Laurentides (in French only)
CLD d’Antoine-Labelle (in French only)
Laurentides International
MRC d’Argenteuil
MRC de Deux-Montagnes (in French only)
MRC de La Rivière-du-Nord (in French only)
MRC de Mirabel / Mirabel économique (in French only)
MRC des Pays-d’en-Haut (in French only)
MRC de Thérèse-de-Blainville (in French only)
SADC d’Antoine-Labelle (in French only)
SADC des Laurentides
Tourisme Laurentides
How do I apply for financing?
- Go to the Financing & Services page.
- Consult open programs and eligibility criteria.
- Follow the steps specific to the program you're interested in.
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Our collaborators in Quebec
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Provides professional services to businesses in all sectors. Supports businesses seeking financing as they start up and grow.
Canada Business Network
Provides access to government business programs, business tools, forms, and online services.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Helps Canadian companies of all sizes succeed around the world.
Global Affairs Canada
Provides financial support and personalized advice to connect with potential foreign partners, pursue new business opportunities abroad and attract foreign investment to Canada.
Investissement Québec
Supports SMEs, NPOs and businesses as they develop and seek financing.
Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation du Québec (MEI)
Supports the development of the Quebec economy, innovation, and exports by ensuring coordination and joint action among the various stakeholders in the economic, scientific, social, and cultural fields.
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supports SMEs in validating and developing new products and procedures. Financial assistance is awarded after the project has been assessed by an industrial technology advisor.
Réseau des SADC et CAE du Québec
Contributes to community economic development by providing business services: access to funding, technical assistance, and support for local, youth and women entrepreneurship. The network includes 67 Sociétés d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) and Centres d’aide aux entreprises (CAE) across Quebec.
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