Abitibi Géophysique inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Val-D'or|Val-d'Or, QC · grants and contributions register · Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou

Abitibi Géophysique inc.: federal grants and contributions: 16 agreements; $3.2M value; 3 departments; 9 programs.

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16agreements
$3.2Mvalue
3departments
9programs

Largest agreements

New Generation of Induced Polarization (IP)$699Kvalue2022start2026end

Development and integration of several technologies to improve the efficiency of the Induced Polarization (IP) technique in mineral exploration.

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)$500Kvalue2018start–end

Monies allocated over more than one fiscal year;Repayable Contribution

400053093$500Kvalue2018start2021end

Marketing Strategy: The project aims to increase the sales of a company that develops, manufactures and markets equipment and solutions for conducting and interpreting geophysical surveys.

New generation of electromagnetic remote sensing (EMRS) drilling$497Kvalue2019start2022end

Development of innovative technologies (hardware and software) to double the detection range of conductive mineralized clusters (copper, nickel, zinc, iron, and so on) by electromagnetic remote sensing (EMRS) for geophysical prospecting in core drilling.

Business and Regional Growth Program / Community Economic Diversification Initiative - Vitality (CED-Business (CEDI-V))$314Kvalue2008start–end

Monies allocated over more than one fiscal year; New disclosure of an already published grant or contribution;Repayable Contribution

Business and Regional Growth Program (CED-Business)$250Kvalue2010start–end

Monies allocated over more than one fiscal year;Repayable Contribution

Polarization caused during drilling$225Kvalue2017start2018end

Polarization caused during drilling

Identification of the nature of the sources in induced polarization (IP)$34.9Kvalue2020start2021end

Comparative study of three different approaches to identifying the nature of polarizable sources (minerals) located during induced polarization (IP) surveys conducted for mineral exploration purposes.

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YEP - Geophysicists field coordinator$30.0Kvalue2019start2019end

The firm plans to hire a key person, who will be able to provide more support and guidance to employees in the field in the performance of their duties. This person will act in both an operational and scientific capacity.

YEP – Hiring an HR consultant$30.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Hiring of an HR resource to improve the recruitment process in order to enhance productivity (sufficient and well-trained personnel). This new resource will also follow up on various files such as policies, standards and regulations. She will also be responsible for enforcing occupational health and safety standards in order to minimize accidents.

YOUTH - Geophysicist for new field services$30.0Kvalue2023start2024end

Hiring of a new geophysicist for the deployment of new field services: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), geotechnics and drone.

Community Economic Diversification Initiative - Coulombe Report (RSI (CEDI-CR))$20.0Kvalue2006start–end

Belated reporting of a grant or contribution;Non-repayable contribution

IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement L2$16.6Kvalue2022start2024end

The project will fund the development of the firm's intellectual property capacity.

EEC 01 - Abitibi Géophysique inc.$10.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

EEC 01 - Abitibi Géophysique$4.4Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

YEP - Hiring of a geophysicist$0value2021start2021end

The firm plans to hire a person who will be able to accompany and support the field operations, in order to observe the progress of the induced polarization surveys using the tools developed and suggest improvements aimed at: increase the productivity of the field teams; minimize errors, leaks and other technical problems that may impact the quality of the surveys; and avoid accidents.

Departments

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions5agreements$1.6Mvalue5programs
  • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Program (REGI)
  • Business and Regional Growth Program / Community Economic Diversification Initiative - Vitality (CED-Business (CEDI-V))
  • Business and Regional Growth Program (CED-Business)
  • Community Economic Diversification Initiative - Coulombe Report (RSI (CEDI-CR))

All grants from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

National Research Council Canada9agreements$1.6Mvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$14.4Kvalue1programs

Years

20241agreements$4.4Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20231agreements$30.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20224agreements$756Kvalue4programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20211agreements$0value1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20201agreements$34.9Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20192agreements$527Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20182agreements$1.0Mvalue2programs
  • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Program (REGI)
20171agreements$225Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
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20101agreements$250Kvalue1programs
  • Business and Regional Growth Program (CED-Business)
20081agreements$314Kvalue1programs
  • Business and Regional Growth Program / Community Economic Diversification Initiative - Vitality (CED-Business (CEDI-V))
20061agreements$20.0Kvalue1programs
  • Community Economic Diversification Initiative - Coulombe Report (RSI (CEDI-CR))

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.