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Welcome to Trois-Rivières!A welcoming business environment

Well-connected on the continent, open to the world

Implementation costs among the lowest in Canada

Financial Incentives

A transport network for the continent

A transport junction

Railway transport

Port de Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières Airport

Flourishing industrial parksParc industriel des Carrefours (40-55)

Parc industriel des Hautes-Forges

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Metal processing and equipment manufacturing

Life sciences

Telecommunications and electronics

Information and communications technologies

Aeronautics

Logistics and transportation

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Parc industriel et portuaire de Bécancour

Parc industriel La Prade

An innovative cityParc Micro Sciences, from research to application

Parc Micro Sciences

Infrastructures dedicated to businesses

Technocentre, for sustainable development

Novocis, for technological advancements

R&D collaboration opportunities

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)

College Centres for Technology Transfer (CCTT):

An available and qualified workforce

Ready to work

Ready to train

Exceptional quality of life

A city for recreationProximity to nature

All-season sports and leisure

A lively and vibrant downtown

A memorable cityCultural activities

Spectacular events

Great events and activities

Dynamic and diversified areas of development

Socioeconomic dataGeneral data*

Population by age group*

Housing market

Number of workers based on distance*

Job market

Major employers

Employees per activity sector*

The mandates of Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières:

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WELCOME TO TROIS-RIVIÈRES!Located at the intersection of highways 40 and 55, Trois-Rivières is halfway between Quebec’s major financial hub, Montréal, and Quebec City, its largest administrative hub. As capital of the Mauricie region, Trois-Rivières has everything needed to compete on a global scale: strategic geographical location, exceptional quality of life, a port on the majestic St. Lawrence River, a regional airport, efficient transport infrastructure as well as a sizeable qualified workforce.

Its low implementation and operation costs as well as the availability of large tracts of land ready for construction make Trois-Rivières a top choice for any business seeking to enter the North American market.

Thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement, Trois-Rivières enables its businesses to reach 480 million consumers. This is a US$20 trillion market!

A WELCOMING BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTTrois-Rivières is the 2nd best city in Quebec for its local entrepreneurial policies (Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 2015). Learn more in the pages that follow!

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WELL-CONNECTED ON THE CONTINENT, OPEN TO THE WORLD

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Québec126 km (78 miles)Trois-Rivières

Montréal139 km (86 miles)

Ottawa320 km (199 miles)

Halifax1129 km (701 miles)

Boston564 km (350 miles)

New York740 km (460 miles)

Toronto678 km (421 miles)

Detroit1053 km (654 miles)

Chicago1490 km (926 miles)

ONTARIO

CANADA

USA

QUÉBEC

IMPLEMENTATION COSTS AMONG THE LOWEST IN CANADATrois-Rivières is the best choice for entering the North American market, with extremely competitive implementation costs.

- 1st in the US/Canada Northeast for implementation costs (KPMG, 2012)

- 6th most affordable city in Canada for setting up a business (Profit Guide, 2015)


There are excellent reasons for establishing your business in Quebec, Canada. Here are a few of them, according to global experts.

QUEBEC OFFERS:

“One of the lowest business tax rates in North America.” - Investissement Québec

“A renewable energy sector among the most stable, plentiful, and affordable in the world” - Ovo Energy

CANADA IS:

“The most stable banking system in the world.” -World Economic Forum

“The most fiscally competitive country in the G7.” - KPMG (Focus on Tax)

“The best country in the G20 for business.” - Forbes and Bloomberg

“The G20 country where establishing a business is the easiest.” -World Bank


FINANCIAL INCENTIVES

MANY PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVES ARE AVAILABLE TO FACILITATE ESTABLISHING YOUR BUSINESS IN TROIS-RIVIÈRES.


FONDS DE DIVERSIFICATION ÉCONOMIQUE DU CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC ET DE LA MAURICIE

• Maximum non-repayable contribution of $250,000 for studies• Interest-free repayable contribution of $4,750,000 with

two-year moratorium

CANADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM• Interest-free loan covering up to 50% of production equipment

expenses (repayment over five years with full two-year moratorium)• Interest-free loan covering up to 50% of marketing expenses outside

Canada (repayment over five years with full two-year moratorium)• Interest-free loan covering up to 50% of marketing expenses for

innovative Canadian products (repayment over five years with full two-year moratorium)

INDUSTRIAL PORT ZONES• Non-repayable contribution of 50% for intermodal transportation

infrastructure projects in the industrial port zones of Trois-Rivières and Bécancour, up to $50M


TAX CREDITS AND OTHER BENEFITS

Property tax credit

Five-year property tax credit of between 70% and 100% of the amount applied to new construction or leasehold improvements.

Investment tax credit

16% tax credit on the acquisition of new equipment required for production (8% after January 1, 2017)

EMPLOI-QUÉBEC WORKFORCE PROGRAMS• 50% subsidy for the senior human resources manager• 50% subsidy for costs associated with the fees of a consultant or specialized firm• 50% subsidy for the training of new hires (Mauricie)• 25% subsidy for the training of new hires (Centre-du-Québec)• Non-repayable contribution of up to 50% of the costs incurred to train personnel, to a maximum of 10% of the total

payroll or $100,000

TAX REFUNDS AND CREDITS (CANADA AND QUEBEC)• Tax holiday on the revenues of a new company specializing in the commercialization of intellectual property • Tax holiday for foreign researchers• Tax holiday for foreign experts• Tax credit for the creation of apprenticeship jobs• Tax credit for private partnership pre-competitive research • Tax credit for the design of industrially manufactured products (industrial design phase)• Tax credit for technological adaptation services• Tax credit for the integration of IT to SMEs in the manufacturing and primary sectors • Tax credit for R&D salaries• Refundable tax credit for e-commerce development• Scientific research and experimental development — Tax Incentive Program• Recognition for pre-competitive research consortia


A TRANSPORT NETWORK FOR THE CONTINENT

DISCOVER A TRANSPORT NETWORK THAT GIVES YOU ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET. WELL-CONNECTED ON THE CONTINENT, TROIS-RIVIÈRES IS OPEN TO THE WORLD.


Québec126 km (78 miles)Trois-Rivières

Montréal139 km (86 miles)

Ottawa320 km (199 miles)

Halifax1129 km (701 miles)

Boston564 km (350 miles)

New York740 km (460 miles)

Toronto678 km (421 miles)

Detroit1053 km (654 miles)

Chicago1490 km (926 miles)

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CANADA

USA

QUÉBEC

A TRANSPORT JUNCTIONAt the intersection of road, rail, marine, and air transport routes, Trois-Rivières offers businesses a comprehensive network for reaching markets across North-America:

• Easy access to all cities in Quebec, Ontario, and Eastern Canada

• 200 km (125 miles) from the US border and its 300 million consumers


RAILWAY TRANSPORTTrois-Rivières is served by railway, with its businesses enjoying direct access to the major continental networks of the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) railways.

Trois-Rivières can also rely on intermodal railway, road, and marine transhipment infrastructures. All transport and customs services are offered at each intermodal site.

TURNKEY WAREHOUSING AND LOGISTICS SERVICES

Many businesses are ready to assist you with their logistics expertise. The services they offer include:

• Merchandise handling with indoor/outdoor receiving and shipping• Real-time inventory management• Management of various bulk, liquid, or packaged products• Controlled site access• Indoor and outdoor logistics services with access to the

railway network• Temperature-controlled indoor warehousing service


PORT DE TROIS-RIVIÈRESOpen year-round, the Port de Trois-Rivières is one of the largest in Quebec, with steadily increasing traffic. Each year, it accommodates:

• 55,000 trucks • 11,000 railcars • more than 200 merchant and cruise ships from over a hundred ports

located in more than forty countries around the world • the annual handling of more than 3 million metric tonnes of cargo

Recognized for the excellence of its material handlers, its warehouses’ proximity to the docks, its indoor and outdoor storage areas, and its skilled workforce, it offers clients a wide and flexible range of port services including towing, shipping agency, and pilotage.

Dry and liquid bulk, containers, grain, and general merchandise are just a few of the many types of cargo that transit through the Port de Trois-Rivières, in compliance with the strictest environmental standards and with full regard for the community. The Trois-Rivières port facilities also meet the most recent international marine transportation security requirements.


INFRASTRUCTURES FOR YOUR BUSINESS

The Port de Trois-Rivières infrastructures include:

• 2.7 km of docks, including 8 commercial berths with a minimum depth of 10.7 m• Terminals, hangars, and indoor/outdoor warehousing spaces• Grain elevators• 7.6 km of railway tracks along the docks, close to a marshalling yard• Liquid and dry bulk reservoirs• Customs services available through Canada Border Services Agency

THE PORT DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES IS CURRENTLY MAKING USE OF A VAST $40M INVESTMENT PROGRAM TO INCREASE ITS WAREHOUSE CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY.


TROIS-RIVIÈRES AIRPORTLocated a few kilometers north of downtown, the Trois-Rivières airport offers particularly interesting potential for businesses in the aeronautic sector or those shipping by air.

Thanks to its 2.75 km (9,006 ft) runway equipped with high-intensity approach lights with PAPI and ARCAL systems at both ends, the airport can accommodate all types of aircraft, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A320. It is open daily from 7 am to 8 pm, as well as by request outside of these times.

The airport industrial park is thriving and comprises more than 5 km2 of land zoned for commercial or industrial use. On site are businesses specialized in aeronautics offering a broad range of services to companies and individuals:

• Mechanical repairs, maintenance, and painting of small and large aircraft

• Overhaul of airplane engines• Manufacturing of fiberglass aircraft parts• Engineering and certification• Business flights, and chartering of planes and helicopters• Flying and skydiving lessons

THE THRIVING AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK COMPRISES MORE THAN 5 KM2 OF LAND ZONED FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USE.


SPECIALIZED AERONAUTICAL SERVICES

Businesses established in the airport industrial park offer a broad range of services to companies and individuals:

• Freight transport and cargo plane chartering• Mechanical repairs, maintenance, and painting of small and large aircraft• Overhaul of airplane engines• Manufacturing of fiberglass aircraft parts• Engineering and certification• Business flights, and chartering of planes and helicopters• Flying and skydiving lessons

LINDBERGH HANGAR

The Lindbergh Hangar, located in the airport industrial park, is reserved for businesses and aeronautical training institutions, and is managed by IDE Trois-Rivières. It is connected by taxiway to the airport runway.


FLOURISHING INDUSTRIAL PARKS

WITH MORE THAN 19 MILLION M2 OF AVAILABLE LAND, COMPETITIVE PRICES, AND VERY APPEALING TAX INCENTIVES, THE INDUSTRIAL PARKS IN AND AROUND TROIS-RIVIÈRES ARE IDEALLY EQUIPPED TO FACILITATE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW BUSINESSES. ALL INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURES INCLUDE ROADWAYS, HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICITY, A HIGH FLOW AQUEDUCT, NATURAL GAS, A FIBER OPTICS NETWORK, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.


PARC INDUSTRIEL DES CARREFOURS (40-55)

THE PRESTIGIOUS PARK, AT THE JUNCTION OF HIGHWAYS 40 AND 55

A unique site, the strategically located Parc industriel des Carrefours is a premium showcase for businesses in the manufacturing sector.

In addition to its favourable location near major roadways, it is only 2 minutes from the Trois-Rivières airport and 7 minutes from the port.

The load-bearing capacity of its lots is suitable for most industries (125-175 kPa, or 610-3,655 psi).

Des Carrefours (40-55)


PARC INDUSTRIEL DES HAUTES-FORGES

THE STRATEGIC PARK, WITH CAREFULLY THOUGHT-OUT TRANSPORT LOGISTICS

The Parc industriel des Hautes-Forges borders highway 55, not far from the highway 40 junction. Only 2 minutes from the airport and 7 minutes from the port, it is easily accessed. It is also served by the railway network.

The park is separated from the neighbouring residential area by a buffer zone.

The load-bearing capacity of its lots is suitable for most industries (168 kPa or 3500 psi). Served by the railway network, the Parc industriel des Hautes-Forges is a strategic choice for a business with demanding logistics requirements.

INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

Located in the Parc industriel des Hautes-Forges, this area is mainly intended for manufacturing start-ups.

Des Hautes-Forges


PARC INDUSTRIEL ET PORTUAIRE DE BÉCANCOUR

THE LARGE-SCALE INDUSTRY PARK, IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN

On the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, the Parc industriel et portuaire de Bécancour is in a class of its own as a location for large-scale industries. With about 70 million m2 of land with no elevation change and a substantial bearing capacity, it is one of Canada’s largest industrial parks. More than 15 million m2 remain available for new construction.

Its year-round accessible deepwater port, the reliability of its multi-source energy supply, and the virtually unlimited availability of water for industrial processes make this a very sought-after site for business.

Parc industriel et portuaire

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PARC INDUSTRIEL LA PRADE

THE PARK FOR CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGIES

Located in Bécancour, the Parc industriel La Prade is designed to accommodate businesses in the clean technology and renewable energy sectors.

The Parc industriel La Prade includes a complex of industrial and commercial buildings able to house multiple companies. Entirely refurbished and upgraded, the buildings are subdivided into access-controlled zones.

Common areas, including sanitation facilities, cafeteria, conference and training rooms, are available to all tenants. Reception and security services can also be provided.

La Prade


AN INNOVATIVE CITY

AS A UNIVERSITY CITY, TROIS-RIVIÈRES HAS MANY BUSINESS INCUBATORS, ACCELERATORS, RESEARCH CENTRES, AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTRES.


PARC MICRO SCIENCES, FROM RESEARCH

TO APPLICATIONInaugurated in 2009, the Parc Micro Sciences

is an exceptional point of convergence between private enterprise and the research community.

Just a few minutes from the Université du Quebec à Trois-Rivières, this technology park benefits

from a qualified workforce and enables stimulating collaboration between researchers.

It offers a fiber optics network and a secure high-capacity data hosting centre.

Be a part of a technology showcase that is distinguishing itself in innovative sectors:

• Industrial bioprocessing• Environmental technologies

• Information and communications technologies• Telecommunications and electronics

Spaces are available, so join the team!


PARC MICRO SCIENCES

EXCEPTIONAL POINT OF CONVERGENCE BETWEEN PRIVATE ENTERPRISE AND THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY

Located on the majestic Trois-Rivières sur Saint-Laurent site, where the St. Lawrence and Saint-Maurice Rivers meet, the Parc Micro Sciences is unquestionably one of the most beautiful places in Quebec to establish a business.

Parc Micro Sciences


INFRASTRUCTURES DEDICATED TO BUSINESSES


TECHNOCENTRE, FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTThe Technocentre is an incubator for companies doing R&D in the field of industrial bioprocessing and environmental technologies.

The infrastructures include:

• 8 private laboratories for rental• an equipped shared laboratory• specialized equipment, including bioreactors from 3.6L to 500L and a sanitary grade filtration unit• offices for researchers and for technology sector companies• dining hall and kitchen• fitness centre• technology incubation services

CURRENT OCCUPANCY RATE: 80%


NOVOCIS, FOR TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTSThe Novocis is aimed at companies doing R&D in the field of telecommunications, electronics, and I.T.C.. It also houses both the College Centre for the Transfer of Telecommunication Technology (C2T3) of the Cégep de Trois-Rivières, and Alinov.

Spaces of varying size are available for rent. There are also offices, an anechoic chamber, classrooms, a dining hall with a patio, and conference rooms.

The building is equipped with materials and infrastructures that will not generate static electricity, including the floors and the materials used to cover work stations.

CURRENT OCCUPANCY RATE: 65%


R&D COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES

THE PRESENCE OF NUMEROUS RESEARCH CENTRES IN TROIS-RIVIÈRES AND MAURICIE OPENS THE DOOR TO INTERESTING COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMPANIES, PARTICULARLY WITH UQTR.


UNIVERSITÉ DU QUÉBEC À TROIS-RIVIÈRES (UQTR)

• Lignocellulosic Materials Research Centre (CRML)• Hydrogen Research Institute (IRH)• Research Institute on SMEs (INRPME)• Research Chair in Management of Aeronautical

Projects • Groupe interdisciplinaire de recherche appliquée

en santé (Interdisciplinary applied health research group) (GIRAS)

• Plant Biology Research Group) (GRBV)• Research Group in Industrial Electronics (GREI)

COLLEGE CENTRES FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (CCTT):

• College Centre for the Transfer of Telecommunications Technology (C2T3)

• Quebec Metallurgy Centre (CMQ)• National Center for Electrochemistry and

Environmental Technologies (CNETE)• Centre d’innovation des produits cellulosiques

(Centre for the innovation of cellulosic products) (Innofibre)


AN AVAILABLE AND QUALIFIED WORKFORCE


READY TO WORKMore than 104,000 workers live within a

50 km radius of Trois-Rivières, providing a particularly appealing labour pool.

As the ninth largest city in Quebec, Trois-Rivières has seen its population grow from

127,300 to 135,000 over the past ten years. And according to demographic forecasts, this trend

should continue, with numbers increasing by 9.1% by 2036.


READY TO TRAINA high-quality education system, including a university, two professional training centres, and two colleges, educates the next generation.

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

With more than 14,500 students per year from around the globe, the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières is the very symbol of knowledge and excellence. Its commitment to economic, social, and cultural development has attracted specialists in cutting edge and emerging sectors.

It offers 280 programs from undergraduate to post-graduate, notably in the fields of health, sciences, engineering, administration, and education. There are also more than 40 programs, unique in Quebec, that are a testament to its audacity and originality.

Fields of study available at UQTR:

• Business Administration • Accounting• Computer Science• SME Innovation Management• Engineering (industrial, computer, chemical, electrical, and mechanical)• Physics, Biophysics, Energy and Materials• Environmental Sciences• Cellulosic Materials and Biomass Valorization• Cellular and Molecular Biology• Forensic Chemistry• Podiatry, Chiropractic, Biomedical Sciences, Kinesiology, and Speech Therapy

THE UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL ALSO HAS A TROIS-RIVIÈRES CAMPUS DEDICATED TO MEDICAL TRAINING.

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PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING

In response to the needs of the job market, professional and technical training centres play an important role in the Trois-Rivières education network.

At the college level, there is the Cégep de Trois-Rivières, a public institution, as well as Collège Laflèche, a private establishment. Students can also access two professional training centres, Bel-Avenir and Qualitech.

Courses of study offered by the professional and technical training centres in Trois-Rivières include:

• Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, and Metallurgical Engineering• Industrial Maintenance • Electronics and Industrial Electronics • Construction Trades• Computer Science• Mechanics• Aeronautics

PRE-SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND HIGH SCHOOL

Trois-Rivières has 28 elementary schools and 7 high schools, both public and private, with French and English instruction. In certain establishments, the International Baccalaureate is available for pre-school, elementary, and high school students.

To support young families, Trois-Rivières can depend on a vast network of public, private, and subsidized home-based daycare centres.


EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE

LIVING IN TROIS-RIVIÈRES MEANS BEING ABLE TO LEAVE THE HOUSE AT 8 IN THE MORNING AND GREET CO-WORKERS AT 8:30, WHILE STILL HAVING HAD TIME TO DRIVE THE KIDS TO DAYCARE! THANKS TO FREE-FLOWING TRAFFIC, A WELL-DEVELOPED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NETWORK, AND ABUNDANT PARKING OPTIONS, DAILY LIFE IN THE CITY IS PLEASANT AND UNCOMPLICATED.


PROXIMITY TO NATUREBordered by the Saint-Maurice and St.

Lawrence Rivers, dotted with green spaces and just a few kilometers from La Mauricie

National Park, Trois-Rivières is an urban centre with nature at its doorstep.

ALL-SEASON SPORTS AND LEISURE

Trois-Rivières, a city for recreation, has a wide range of activities available to transform leisure time into

outright adventures. For residents of Trois-Rivières, with its 150 km of bike paths, 34 outdoor skating rinks,

31 tennis courts, and soccer fields, staying in shape is synonymous with having a great time. And why not take a

kayaking trip along the Saint-Maurice River!

Only minutes from downtown, 7 golf courses welcome enthusiasts throughout the summer. Prefer a little relaxation?

Your spot on île Saint-Quentin’s beach awaits you.

A CITY FOR RECREATION


A LIVELY AND VIBRANT DOWNTOWNDowntown Trois-Rivières comes alive, in summer as in winter. In its historically-inspired decor, let yourself be enchanted by the hundreds of artists who perform throughout the year. Take the opportunity to window-shop in its many stores or join one of the walking tours to learn about the multiple facets of our 300-year-old city. Grab a coffee along the way and let the majestic river impress you while you stroll through Harbourfront Park.

Downtown Trois-Rivières is also a meeting place, where pleasure, culture, and fine cuisine come together. Savour the moment with a meal or a beverage on one of our many patios!


The first major city in Quebec to be named, in 2009, a Cultural Capital of

Canada, this city founded by Laviolette is filled with the colourful sights and

sounds of its many events, artist studios, and performance venues. Poets, actors, and

creators have made the city their home and contribute to its artistic reputation.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIESThe magnificent Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson and the

Maison de la culture de Trois-Rivières offer a range of events throughout the year, from various cultural

workshops open to the public to large-scale productions.

SPECTACULAR EVENTSThe Cogeco Amphitheatre, on the banks of the St. Lawrence

River, is active in summer and winter. Nearly 9,000 spectators can be accommodated in its covered section and

grassy area. In the summer, Cirque du Soleil presents exclusive large-scale performances in tribute to Quebec artists.

Each year in August, more than 130,000 auto racing fans meet up at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, a major international event

that attracts teams and visitors from around the world.

A MEMORABLE CITY


GREAT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES• Orchestre symphonique de Trois-Rivières at the

Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson• Festival international DansEncore (June)• Festivoix (June)• Cirque du Soleil at the Cogeco Amphitheatre (July-August)• Grand-Prix de Trois-Rivières (August)• Trois-Rivières en blues (August)• Trois-Rivières International Poetry Festival (October)

Trois-Rivières is also home to many museums. Discover them at tourismetroisrivieres.com

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DYNAMIC AND DIVERSIFIED AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT• Metallurgical Processing and

Equipment Manufacturing

• Aeronautics

• Life Sciences

• Telecommunications and Electronics

• Information and Communications

• Technologies Logistics and Transport


SOCIOECONOMIC DATA


GENERAL DATA*CATEGORY TOTAL2015 Population 134,971Change in population between 2011 and 2015 (%)

3.5 %

Population density per km2 467.0Land surface area (km2) 289.2Demographic prospects 9.1 % increase by 2036

POPULATION BY AGE GROUP*AGE GROUP TOTAL MALE FEMALETotal 134,971 65,906 69,065Median age 44.3 48.5% of the population age 15 and over

87.1 85.5 88.0

*Institut de la statistique du Quebec, Direction des statistiques sociodémographiques et Statistique Canada, Division de la démographie.


Living in Trois-Rivières also means benefitting from one of the lowest costs of living in Canada.

AVERAGE RENT 2016* (2 BEDROOMS) AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE 2016*METROPOLITAN AREAS OF QUEBEC $CDN METROPOLITAN AREAS OF QUEBEC $CDN

Trois-Rivières 580 Trois-Rivières 167,000Montréal 760 Gatineau 246,000Gatineau 760 Quebec City 270,000Quebec City 800 Montréal 345,500OTHER METROPOLITAN AREAS OF CANADA* OTHER METROPOLITAN AREAS OF CANADA*

Thunder Bay 920 Thunder Bay 238,600Hamilton 1000 Halifax 282,000Halifax 1055 Kitchener 353,000Victoria 1140 Hamilton 451,000Ottawa 1170 Calgary 454,000Toronto 1265 Victoria 534,500Vancouver 1390 Vancouver 914,100

* CMHC, Housing Market Outlook – Canada Highlights, Canadian Real Estate Association, local real estate boards, Statistics Canada.


HOUSING MARKETAverage resale price for a house: $165,500** CMHC (Starts and Completions Survey. Market Absorption Survey), adaptation of Statistics Canada data (CANSIM).

Statistics Canada (CANSIM), Statistics by Centris©. Prévisions SCHL (2015-2016)

Trois-Rivières metropolitan census area (RMR): Trois-Rivières, Saint-Maurice, Champlain, Bécancour

NUMBER OF WORKERS BASED ON DISTANCE*

Québec126 km

25 km - 126 795

50 km - 202 465

75 km - 393 655

100 km - 730 490

125 km - 2 890 800

150 km - 4 263 005

Montréal139 km

Trois-Rivières49 047 (2014)

* Statistics Canada. 2012. Census 2011.


JOB MARKETFor the Trois-Rivières metropolitan census area (moving average over three months)*.

Active population (thousands) 80.9Jobs (thousands) 75.8Unemployment (thousands) 5.1Unemployment rate (%) 6.3Participation rate (%) 60.8Employment rate (%) 57.0

*: Statistics Canada

MAJOR EMPLOYERSMAJOR EMPLOYERS SECTOR PRIVATE OR

PUBLICNUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

Chemin-du- Roy School Board Education Public 1500Marmen Inc. Manufacturing Private 1380Université du Quebec à Trois-Rivières University Public 1200City of Trois-Rivières Municipal Public 1200Trois-Rivières Regional Hospital Centre (CHRTR) Health Care Public 1000Barrette Structural Inc. Manufacturing of roof trusses, open-concept floor systems, and pre-

fabricated wallsPrivate 800

Kruger Inc. Pulp and paper Private 600Cogeco Cable Internet and cable Private 550ARNO Group Industrial and major hydroelectric projects Private 350Groupe Maskimo Road construction Private 325Premier Aviation Maintenance, repairs (aviation) Private 324Transport Bellemare Transportation Private 210GDG Environment Ltd. Biological control of biting insects Private 200Madysta Group Construction sites and telecommunications equipment installation Private 200La Fernandière Inc. Food processing Private 170FAB 3R (GL&V Manufacturing) Equipment manufacturing for pulp and paper mills and water

treatment plantsPrivate 170


EMPLOYEES PER ACTIVITY SECTOR*INDUSTRIES PERCENTAGE NUMBER OF

EMPLOYEES PER SECTOR

11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 0.55% 36021 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 0.17% 11522 Utilities 1.87% 123523 Construction 5.21% 343531-33 Manufacturing 11.20% 738541 Wholesale trade 3.23% 213044-45 Retail trade 13.45% 887048-49 Transportation and warehousing 3.60% 237551 Information and cultural industries 2.27% 150052 Finance and insurance 2.59% 170553 Real estate and rental and leasing 1.27% 84054 Professional, scientific and technical services 4.81% 317555 Management of companies and enterprises 0.05% 3556 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 4.08% 269061 Educational services 8.63% 569062 Health care and social assistance 14.57% 961071 Arts, entertainment and recreation 1.68% 111072 Accommodation and food services 0.70% 466081 Other services (except public administration) 4.66% 307591 Public administration 6.32% 4170

Source: Statistics Canada. 2013. Trois-Rivières, V, Quebec (Code 2437067) (table). National Household Survey (NHS) Profile. 2011 National Household Survey. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 99-004-XWE. Ottawa. Released September 11, 2013.


THE MANDATES OF INNOVATION ET DÉVELOPPEMENT ÉCONOMIQUE TROIS-RIVIÈRES:

Economic development

Business support

Management of the industrial parks and Parc Micro Sciences

Tourism industry development

Management of the Trois-Rivières Airport

TURNKEY SERVICES WITH IDE TROIS-RIVIÈRESThe experts at IDE Trois-Rivières support you throughout the realization of your project. We are specialized in establishing a business in Trois-Rivières and facilitating its growth. And our services are free!

Why do business with us?

• Our commissioners are specially trained in financial analysis and have many years of experience supporting businesses.

• They will guide you in preparing your company’s financial forecasts.

• They have a vast network of contacts, which is highly useful when seeking public and private financing.

• They have access to exclusive information sources on available buildings and lots.

• They can provide you with lists of potential suppliers and sub-contractors.

• They apprise you of municipal regulations and refer you to the appropriate people when a permit or zoning change is required.

OUR COMMISSIONERS WILL QUICKLY REFER YOU TO THE PEOPLE WHO WILL MOVE YOUR PROJECT FORWARD AT MAXIMUM SPEED, WITH A CAPITAL S!


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370, rue des Forges, Trois-Rivières (Quebec) Canada G9A 2H1 Phone: 819 374-4061 • Toll-free: 1 877 374-4061 • Fax: 819 373-6511

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