LA POCATIÈRE, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - July 17, 2014) - Canada Economic Development for the Regions of Quebec
Acting on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announces that Novika Solutions, a college centre for technology transfer affiliated with La Pocatière CEGEP, has been granted funding to expand its service offering and clientele.
The assistance has been awarded in the form of a $239,000 non-repayable financial contribution through Canada Economic Development's Quebec Economic Development Program.
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"By supporting Novika Solutions in the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment, our government is showing once again that it is committed to investing in projects that help ensure economic growth."
Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
"The Novika Solutions college centre for technology transfer is constantly seeking out technologies in support of Quebec's metal processing firms. The funding announced today will contribute to the development of the metal industry which, with its 125,000 direct jobs, is of major importance for the prosperity of Quebec."
Jean Lachance, CEO, Novika Solutions
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Novika Solutions Web site: http://www.novika.ca/corporation
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