Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

The PWHL champions wear 100% Quebec-made jerseys!

Congratulations to the players of Victoire de Montréal on winning the Walter Cup!

Theirs is a triumph with an undeniably Quebec flavour.

Since the league’s inaugural season in 2023, the jerseys for the league’s eight teams have been produced by our client: the Maskoutain-based company Les Vêtements SP Apparel .

There, every day, 250 people contribute to the manufacture of jerseys and equipment for various professional leagues, including the 10 women’s Olympic teams that took part in the Milan-Cortina tournament in the winter of 2026.

CED has previously supported Vêtements SP with the aim of helping the company increase its production capacity and enabling it to adopt more efficient and environmentally friendly technologies.

An impressive demonstration of local manufacturing and sporting excellence!

The third-largest producer of frozen sweet potato fries in North America is based in Quebec!

On this International Day of Potato, we’re spotlighting our client Maison Russet, a company in the Montérégie region founded in 2007.

From the very beginning, the company’s mission has been to produce sweet potato fries of exceptional quality.

Over the years, significant investments have enabled the company to modernize its facilities and develop specialized equipment to transform the famous sweet potatoes from North Carolina into products recognized for their quality and nutritional value.

Thanks to state-of-the-art facilities and a skilled team, Maison Russet now offers flexible solutions tailored to all market segments, including private label, retail, club, and industrial formats.

CED is proud to have helped the company grow by providing support in 2023. This support was aimed at increasing its production capacity, supporting its expansion into export markets, and modernizing its processes, all while reducing its carbon footprint.

Maison Russet thus embodies the dynamism and expertise of Quebec’s agri-food sector, contributing to a stronger, greener, and more resilient economy.

Over $20M to support Quebec’s aluminum sector

In an economic climate marked by tariff pressures, CED is here to provide concrete support for homegrown businesses.

Through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), 27 organizations in the aluminum sector have received a total of over $20.2M in funding.

This support includes an investment in AluQuébec, la Grappe industrielle de l'aluminium du Québec to strengthen its key role as an industry catalyst and to provide businesses with specialized guidance and new growth opportunities.

These investments help to:

- strengthen Canada’s supply chains
- boost innovation
- better position Quebec’s know-how in sectors of the future such as infrastructure and defence

Together, we are helping to build a stronger, more competitive, more resilient economy.

Click on the link in the comments to learn more about this assistance.

The Canadian Grand Prix: A Long-Term Economic Driver for Quebec!

This weekend, the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada is in full swing in the city.

Last year, CED confirmed its funding for the event via the Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau through 2035. This support underscores the strategic importance of this flagship event for our economy and Quebec’s international profile.

Each year, the Grand Prix acts as a driver of economic development. In 2023, it generated $67.4 million in economic impact and attracted more than 170,000 visitors, a significant portion of whom came from outside Quebec.

Beyond the numbers, this event aligns with CED’s priorities: it supports SMEs and local suppliers, stimulates tourism, and showcases Québec’s expertise on the international stage. Broadcast in over 150 countries, it offers an exceptional showcase for Montréal and Québec.

By supporting the Grand Prix, CED contributes to a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable economy, benefiting businesses and communities across all regions of Quebec.

Let’s work to protect our jobs and businesses.

In the face of economic challenges caused by tariffs, it is essential to support our SMEs and strengthen our local supply chains.

Good news: the second intake phase is now open for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).

This initiative enables manufacturing businesses to:

- invest in improving their productivity

- expand into new markets

- remain competitive over the long term

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until all funds are allocated.
Don’t wait to submit your project.

Check your eligibility and apply by clicking on the link in the comments!

Congratulations to our award-winning clients at the Les Mercuriades 2026 business competition!

Every year, the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) celebrates innovation, ambition and entrepreneurship among Quebec’s SMEs and large businesses.

Several of our clients in recent years were nominated as finalists in the competition. And earlier this week, some of them left with prestigious trophies:

Contribution to regional economic development: Viandes Lafrance

Promutuel Insurance employer of the year: EcoloPharm • B Corp & Women Owned

TELUS technological innovation: Lepage Millwork

Once again, we wish to extend our sincerest congratulations to the winners, but also to all our clients who were finalists in this renowned competition!

Photo credit: NH Photographes Ltée

ACET, A Driving Force for Innovation

Since 2011, ACET has played a key role in the emergence and growth of high-potential startups, primarily from the Université de Sherbrooke and across Quebec.

Thanks to support from CED, ACET has been able to:

- Boost the creation of innovative companies
- Strengthen its support, from startup through to international growth
- Support more than 200 startups
- Establish three investment funds, including Quantacet, the very first Canadian fund dedicated exclusively to quantum technologies

Anchored at the heart of a dynamic regional ecosystem, in collaboration with the University of Sherbrooke and the DistriQ quantum innovation zone, ACET helps position Quebec as a key hub for technological innovation, both here and internationally.

By supporting incubators and accelerators such as ACET, CED acts at the early stages of the entrepreneurial continuum and maximizes economic benefits for Quebec’s regions.

To learn more, click on the link in comments.

Canadian Innovation

From handcrafted wooden modules to a modern factory in Lévis with 100 employees, Jambette has come a long way.

Throughout this growth, CED has been there to support the company: production equipment, process improvements, marketing strategies, and expansion into the Canadian and U.S. markets.

Here are the results:

- Increased productivity

- Safe, sustainable, and innovative products

- A company poised to double its revenue by 2029

CED is proud to have contributed to this success and to support companies like Jambette, which promote the Chaudière-Appalaches region and build the regional economy of tomorrow.

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It’s Canadian Innovation Week!

From May 11 to 15, we’ll be spotlighting some of our clients who are making a tangible contribution to innovation in Quebec.

This year’s theme, “Local Ideas, Global Impact,” highlights how Canada’s innovation ecosystem propels homegrown ideas onto the world stage through collaboration, research, and entrepreneurship.

Join us this week to celebrate the people, ideas, and collaborations that are helping to build the future of Canadian innovation.

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