Investment of $1.6 Million in Defence-Related Projects at CMQ

The Québec Metallurgy Center (CMQ) recently welcomed Member of Parliament Caroline Desrochers, Trois?Rivières Mayor Jean?François Aubin, and representatives from Economic Development Canada for the Regions of Quebec (DEC) to its facilities for the official announcement of a federal investment totaling $1,641,900 under the Regional Initiative for Defence Investments (RIDI).

This funding will enable CMQ to reach a major milestone by becoming the only laboratory in Canada to obtain Nadcap accreditation, a critical certification for the qualification of materials intended for military equipment. This accreditation will position CMQ as a key technological partner for the defence and aerospace sectors.

Acquisition of Strategic Equipment

The investment will also support the acquisition of specialized equipment for dual?use applications in the development of critical materials. These new technological capabilities will enhance CMQ’s ability to support industry and conduct advanced testing directly in Québec.

The following equipment will be acquired as part of the project:

High?power LPBF 3D printer
CMT Additive Pro welding system
Induction coil and copper crucible for vacuum melting

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A Strategic Positioning for Québec

This project is part of a broader $33.6 million funding envelope distributed across 28 projects throughout Québec, aimed at stimulating innovation, competitiveness, and supply?chain resilience in the defence and aerospace sectors.

For CMQ, this investment represents a major strategic lever to strengthen its expertise in advanced metallurgy, support regional businesses, and enhance Québec’s ability to attract investments related to national defence.

View the official press release here:

Government of Canada invests over $33M to strengthen Quebec’s defence sector – Canada.ca

CMQ extends its sincere thanks to all partners involved for their trust and collaboration, which continue to strengthen Québec’s innovation ecosystem.