Over $400,000 for the development of three Lanaudière-region businesses
News release
The Government of Canada supports projects by Délices d'Antan, Industries Mélymax and C.C.T. Paper
November 14, 2018 – Berthierville, Quebec – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Lanaudière-region businesses Délices d'Antan, Mélymax and C.C.T. Paper will be able to further enhance their activities with the help of a total of $413,405 in repayable contributions from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
The financial assistance will allow Délices d'Antan to acquire a new plant and state-of-the-art equipment. Mélymax will be able to purchase digital equipment that will allow the company to increase its production capacity. And, finally, C.C.T. Paper, a business that specializes in the production of waterproof insulation membranes, will be able to purchase an automated winder and a two-colour press that will allow the company to enhance its productivity.
The announcement was made today by David Lametti, MP for LaSalle–Émard–Verdun and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. The funding, granted by the Government of Canada under CED's Quebec Economic Development Program, will allow the recipient businesses to achieve their established objectives. Their respective projects will generate a total investment of almost $1.5 million and will result in the creation of nine new jobs in the Lanaudière region.
The Government of Canada is committed to establishing close partnerships with Quebec businesses to support their efforts to innovate and enhance their productivity and competitiveness, while contributing to the economic vitality of the regions, job creation and a better quality of life for citizens.
"By helping businesses invest in equipment and devices that will enhance their performance, and by promoting product marketing and market development projects, the Government of Canada is meeting its commitment to foster expansion, innovation and exports."
David Lametti, MP for LaSalle–Émard–Verdun and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
"At the Government of Canada, we are committed to supporting Canadian businesses that pursue innovation. A driving force of the economy, innovation is the key to success, generating growth that benefits both businesses and communities. Our goal in supporting these projects by Délices d'Antan, Mélymax and C.C.T. Paper is to work with these businesses in order to fulfil our commitments and obtain results for Canadians."
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED
Quick facts
Today's announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for the Innovation, Science and Economic Development portfolio, which is made up of 17 federal departments and agencies, including CED and the other five regional development agencies.
