Impact of our activities in Québec
Impact of our activities in Québec
We foster the growth and global expansion of innovative Québec businesses. We lead impactful projects and initiatives that contribute to Québec’s economic development in concrete ways.
The future of Québec businesses is increasingly international in scope. CDPQ facilitates their expansion into new markets by investing and putting its network to work.
Investment to acquire GSE Environmental, enabling the company to become the leader in its industry
$1.9 billion for the acquisition of WS Atkins, one of Great Britain’s largest engineering firms
$315 million for an acquisition in the United States, enabling the company to reach more than 230,000 new households
$200 million to acquire a portfolio of precious metals assets located primarily in Chile
$40 million to foster the global growth of this leader in immersive and interactive attractions
Various investments to support this manufacturer of beauty products in its international acquisitions
$25 million to foster the international growth of this Canadian laser vision correction leader
Support for this leading Québec company that designs, manufactures, and distributes ambulances
The world is innovating quickly and businesses that want to remain competitive can gain by taking the digital track. CDPQ accompanies existing businesses in their transformation and invests in new businesses in this sector.
$170 M to support the growth of its point-of-sale and cloud business software solution
Second investment in this technology company, for a total financing of $45 million, in partnership with Georgian Partners
Launch of Espace CDPQ | Axe IA, which will house startups from innovative sectors at Mila – Québec Artificial Intelligence Institute
$80 million alongside Canderel to launch a new Canadian platform of cloud data centers
Participation in this fund which broadens and intensifies the development of the most promising start-up technology businesses
Second investment to support this travel application’s growth and integration of AI
Significant stake in this business which specializes in payment processing solutions and merchant services.
$18 million to create a new entity that focuses on installing permanent multimedia infrastructure projects
Reinvestment of close to US$100 million in this venture capital firm for the creation of two funds
Support for this leader in global travel upgrade solutions so that it can break into new markets and widen its range of products
The transition to a low carbon economy is well underway. CDPQ contributes through a targeted strategy, and its investments in businesses, projects and technologies contribute to accelerating the process.
$90 million financing related to the construction of a wind farm in the Chaudière-Appalaches region
Loan of up to $300 million, alongside the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, to fuel its growth
Investment in this daily carpooling application that combines automobiles and public transit
Investment in this water treatment systems manufacturer which is established throughout North America
$50 million for the construction and operation of this Gaspé-based wind farm project
Through its Ivanhoé Cambridge real estate subsidiary, CDPQ invests in Québec flagship properties and seeks to enhance the urban experience at the heart of downtown regions.
An investment of more than $140 million to transform this world-renowned establishment
$220 million to build this class-AAA building in the heart of downtown Montréal
A $200 million investment to revitalize this pace as a major public gathering place in downtown Montréal
A $200 million investment for a major redevelopment of Québec’s most visited shopping center
$60 million to improve the customer experience in one of Québec’s largest shopping destinations
Owner of this shopping center located in the heart of downtown Montréal
Owner of this multifunctional property that includes offices and a large shopping center
A stake in this mixed-use residential real estate project at the heart of the Cité-Universitaire quarter in Ville de Québec
$75 million for the renovation of this iconic hotel, which is one of the world’s most photographed
CDPQ acts as a partner or general contractor in major growth-creating infrastructure projects that contribute to the competitiveness and vitality of Québec’s economy.
General contractor of Réseau express métropolitain, the largest public transit network in Greater Montréal in 50 years
Loan of up to $300 million, alongside the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, to fuel its growth
A $408 million loan for the construction and management of the new Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
$53 million for large expansion projects, including the enlargement of its international air terminal
Investment in the largest container terminal in the Port of Montreal
Guided by the desire to equip Québec with a strong entrepreneurial culture, CDPQ has implemented a series of initiatives to sensitize a new generation to the entrepreneurial milieu.
Cheffes de file is a unique initiative to drive the growth of companies owned by women
An investment and development hub to help accelerate the growth and internationalization of Québec SMEs
Inspirational and informative platform that explores the multiple facets of the entrepreneurial world
A Québec index that evaluates the major indices of the entrepreneurial chain
Prestigious award recognizing Québec's exceptional entrepreneurs
Québec-wide initiative to introduce entrepreneurs to students
A day during which youth aged 5 and 12 years old from Québec regions are introduced to entrepreneurship and get to set up a small business
Training for student entrepreneurs and graduates of Université Laval in order to foster the full potential of their entrepreneurial talents
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