Chantier Naval Forillon inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Gaspe|Gaspé, QC · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Chantier Naval Forillon inc.: federal grants and contributions: 12 agreements; $2.2M value; 2 departments; 5 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-0KF9E8X076 · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Chantier Naval Forillon inc.: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/chantier-naval-forillon-inc/

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12agreements
$2.2Mvalue
2departments
5programs

Largest agreements

600073184$1.2Mvalue2025start2026end

Upgrading of facilities: The project aims to increase the productivity of a company specializing in shipbuilding.

600071175$288Kvalue2023start2024end

Plant modernization: The project aims to improve the productivity, competitiveness, and energy efficiency of a company that specializes in shipbuilding.

400053592$211Kvalue2018start2019end

Innovation activities: The project aims to design and manufacture a prototype of a new-generation aluminum lobster vessel with hybrid propulsion (thermal-electric). Chantier Naval Forillon Inc. is a shipyard specializing in turnkey solutions for the construction, repair and maintenance of fishing boats, barges, tugs and ferries with steel or aluminum hulls.

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)$128Kvalue2016start–end

;Repayable Contribution

ARP – Naval Technology Improvement$75.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Project that aims to resolve several technological uncertainties in order to improve a fishing vessel by several means, namely -Developing equipment to improve the quality of fish conservation on board the vessel -Increasing the energy efficiency of the vessel (hydronynamically) -Increasing the efficiency of handling on board (productivity, ergonomics) -Developing a type 3.0 navigation console, integrated, ergonomic and safe.

Preparation of a shipyard for the construction and repair of vessels for Canada’s National Defence.$75.0Kvalue2026start2026end

The project aims to prepare the firm for the construction of a defence vessel.

ARP— R&D department$65.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The firm is embarking on a strategic initiative by establishing a Research and Development (R&D) department focused on innovation and technological excellence. The main objective of this department is to strengthen the firm’s competitiveness in the marine sector by developing cutting-edge solutions and actively participating in relevant research projects.

YEP - Maritime Cluster$45.5Kvalue2021start2022end

The project consists in setting up a grouping (pole) of all the maritime shipyards and players in Quebec first, and to include the other Canadian provinces later on.

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ARP - Improving productivity through robotization$45.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The firm is launching a strategic innovation project aimed at integrating a welding robot into its shipbuilding operations.

ARP - Feasibility - Business Development$39.7Kvalue2021start2023end

Feasibility study to define the possibilities of expansion of the firm on site and off site.

YEP - Export Graphic Designer$30.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Graphic designer for the preparation of documents used to develop the export of our products and services, both internally and externally.

YOUTH - Robotization and R&D$30.0Kvalue2025start2025end

Implementation of a welding robot and participation in improving efficiency.

Departments

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions4agreements$1.8Mvalue2programs
  • The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program (REGI)
  • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

All grants from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

National Research Council Canada8agreements$405Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Years

20261agreements$75.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
20253agreements$1.2Mvalue3programs
  • The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program (REGI)
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20241agreements$65.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20231agreements$288Kvalue1programs
  • The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program (REGI)
20221agreements$75.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20213agreements$115Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
20181agreements$211Kvalue1programs
  • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
20161agreements$128Kvalue1programs
  • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

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.