The Quebec Industry
Quebec’s Assets
Quebec’s Assets
Quebec is in an excellent position to aspire to occupy a leading position in the leading pack of this sector, which is decisive for the success of the electric vehicle revolution.
This decision is based on a firm commitment to take a major turn to support the sustainable development of our economy and the fight against climate change, a desire that has been reconfirmed several times. It also relies on comparative advantages linked to the resources and know-how of Quebec, assets on which we can always count.
WATCH THE VIDEOHydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity is a renewable and abundant energy source at a highly competitive price. Hydro-Quebec’s network can sustain the energy requirements of a million electric vehicles.
For more infoMinerals
Minerals
The province’s territory abounds in strategic mineral deposits such as lithium, aluminum, graphite, titanium, phosphate, and cobalt.
Knowledge
Knowledge
Quebec boasts high-calibre research capabilities in the electric and
smart transportation sector.
IREQ : Hydro‑Quebec’s research institute owns over 800 patents and 400 licenses worldwide.
Artificial intelligence :
the province is a world-class leader in the industry.
Skills
Skills
The province’s technical skills, honed over years of experience in the transportation sector, are recognized internationally. It is renowned for its specialty vehicle manufacturing expertise.
Climate
Climate
With its four very distinct seasons and wide range of precipitations, Quebec is a unique playground well suited for electric and smart vehicle-related trials and demonstrations.
Charging network
Charging network
Controlled by Hydro-Quebec, the Electric Circuit is Canada’s first public charging station network.
Discover the Electric CircuitTesting Lab
Testing Lab
Transport Canada’s only automotive research and testing centre is based in Quebec.
For more informationEconomic profile of the smart and electric ground transportation sector
Economic profile of the smart and electric ground transportation sector
With its impressive assets and uniquely innovative ecosystem, Quebec is home to a thriving and firmly established smart and electric ground transportation sector. Check out some of the numbers behind this promising sector set to undergo big changes in the coming years.
This is a prime opportunity for Quebec to showcase its strengths. It’s up to us to rise to the challenge and lay the groundwork to meet our future needs.
Our sector (2021)
Our sector (2021)
2,5 G$Turnover of the companies |
+ |
0,8 G$Turnover of non-manufacturing companies |
= |
3,3 G$ total |
6 165jobs in the manufacturing industry |
+ |
3 143jobs in the |
= |
9 308 jobs |
123Manufacturing companies |
+ |
54Non-manufacturing companies |
= |
177 businesses |
Notes :
- The results are based on data from the census conducted by the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation in collaboration with Propulsion Québec.
- In order to allow a comparative analysis of the various sectors, please note that the Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation only counts manufacturing companies.
The remarkable evolution of our industry over 5 years!
The remarkable evolution of our industry over 5 years!
2016 |
2021 |
% increase over 5 years |
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| Turnover of the companies manufacturing companies that make up the of the EST (Definition from the Ministère de l’économie et de l’innovation) |
0,6 G$ |
vs |
2,5 G$ |
= |  representing an increase of +300 % |
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| Jobs in the manufacturing industry (Definition from the Ministère de l’économie et de l’innovation) |
1300 |
vs |
6165 |
= |  representing an increase of nearly 375 % |
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| Manufacturing companies that make up the EST sector (Definition from the Ministère de l’économie et de l’innovation) |
55 |
vs |
123 |
= |  representing an increase of +120 %
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The evolution was measured from MEI data available via the following link >>
An Innovative Ecosystem
An Innovative Ecosystem
We’re building a strong smart and electric transportation industry today to rise to the imminent challenges of tomorrow. We’re working with an ecosystem that is committed to pushing the innovation envelope.
– Sarah Houde, CEO of Propulsion Québec
Quebec’s Lithium-Ion Battery Sector Ecosystem
Quebec’s Lithium-Ion Battery Sector Ecosystem
With over 80 players active in every link of the value chain, the lithium-ion battery and battery recycling ecosystems are alive and thriving in Quebec. Strengthening the lithium-ion battery sector is the logical and strategic next step in the government’s commitment to the large-scale transition to electric transportation and an engine for economic growth in Quebec and its regions.
We need to develop an ambitious and inclusive vision in order to seize opportunities that contribute to the growth of the lithium-ion battery sector.
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