Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests in eight Outaouais and Laurentides businesses and organizations to support regional economic growth

Bureau du cinéma et de la télévision des Laurentides inc.

Argenteuil

The aim of the project, which occurs from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, is to promote the Laurentides region among Canadian and international producers, filmmakers and artistic directors to attract film shoots.

The main activities undertaken under this project are an update to promotional tools, image recording, advertising placements and design, assistance with location scouting, an update to the photo library, and promotional tours.

CED’s support under the QEDP focuses on overall project costs, including salaries, operating and marketing costs, and professional fees.

$217,000

(non- repayable)

$832,000

Camping Ange-Gardien inc.

Collines-de-l’Outaouais

The aim of the project is to enhance the experience at Camping Ange-Gardien.

The main activities planned are the purchase of ten luxury camping units, landscaping, the addition of facilities for a thermal experience, the renovation of existing infrastructure, and site promotion.

CED’s support under the QEDP will focus on the purchase of the luxury camping units and equipment for the thermal experience.

$150,000

(repayable)

$561,000

Fab Structures Inc.

Papineau

The aim of the project is to increase the production capacity and productivity of the business specializing in prefabricated components for residential and commercial buildings.

The main activities that will be undertaken are the acquisition and installation of new equipment and leasehold improvements.

CED’s support under the REGI program will make it possible to acquire a beam processing machine, framing stations with laser projection, a chipper with blowing technology, and a robot for windows.

$600,000

(repayable)

$1,890,745

Lauzon - Distinctive Hardwood Flooring Inc.

Papineau

The aim of the project is to improve the business’s productivity and boost its growth by automating its production process through the acquisition of new digital equipment and the adoption of artificial intelligence.

CED’s support under the JGF will focus on the purchase and installation of equipment, including an automated cutting line and intelligent optimization systems.

$2,000,000

(repayable) 

$6,500,000

Mountain Granite

Papineau

The aim of the project is to expand operations and improve productivity at the business. The main element will be to expand the plant.

CED’s support under the REGI program will focus on overall costs.

$1,500,000

(repayable)

$10,000,000

Montebello Sport Culture

Papineau

The aim of the project is to enhance the network of trails and services offered by the organization. The main activities that will be undertaken are the development of a year-round pump track-type trail and the acquisition of 25 mountain bikes and 25 fatbikes for rental.

CED’s support under the QEDP will focus on overall project costs.

$250,000

(non-repayable)

$524,025

Restaurant le Bistro

(Les produits Bistro Montebello)

Papineau

The aim of the project is to increase the business’s capacity to produce dressings and sauces.

The main activities that will be undertaken are the reconstruction of a building, the acquisition and installation of processing equipment, and the design of a marketing strategy.

CED’s support under the QEDP will focus on the reconstruction of the building and the acquisition and installation of processing equipment, including a sterilizer, a bottle sealer, and an automated labeller.

$155,253

(repayable)

$450,758

Top Glaciers Inc.

Argenteuil

The aim of the project is to support the launch of a plant to manufacture dairy-free frozen products.

The main activities that will be undertaken are the acquisition of a building, the purchase and installation of equipment, and leasehold improvements.

CED’s support under the REGI program will focus mainly on the acquisition and installation of digital and automated production equipment, including two extruders, robots, mixing tanks, homogenizers and pasteurizers, as well as leasehold improvements.

$2,500,000

(repayable)

$22,150,000