Quebec – Supporting manufacturing businesses contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Marie-Claude Bibeau, MP for Compton—Stanstead, announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a repayable contribution of $75,000 for Usinage Marcotte Inc. This CED support will enable the SME to improve its productivity and production capacity.
Founded in 1994, Usinage Marcotte designs and manufactures state-of-the-art diamond drills for use in mining. The business also has expertise in producing tailor-made structures for mines that meet the highest standards in the mining industry. It has two manufacturing plants, one in Val-d’Or in Abitibi and one in East Angus in the Estrie region. The support from CED will make it possible to acquire and install computer numerical control plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment at its East Angus plant.
The Government of Canada recognizes and supports businesses and organizations that are a source of pride in their communities. Quebec’s economic growth relies on such organizations with strong roots in the regional economy. They are major contributors to grow, as well as key assets in rebuilding a stronger, more resilient, greener and more just economy for all.
Also, the Pictou Market Wharf will be less vulnerable to storm surge events and sea level rise after a combined investment of $6 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments.
This was announced by Sean Fraser, MLA Marco MacLeod, and Mayor Jim Ryan. The Town of Pictou has experienced sea level rise and storm surges that are expected to intensify, with the Market Wharf bearing the brunt of the impact. Infrastructure at the Market Wharf, which includes buildings, wooden structures, sewer, water and storm mains, roads and paths, as well as businesses and personal property, is at risk.
Funding will be used to build a fixed breakwater to replace the floating breakwater, to build a more resilient wharf extension, and to raise the level of these structures along the waterfront in Pictou. Once complete, the project is expected to reduce the risk associated with future sea level rise and storm surges while also reducing the number of people who are left without access to essential services during storm surge events.