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Grants and Funding for Startups in Quebec in 2026

Starting a business is a challenge. In Quebec, grants can turn your ideas into success. These aids facilitate creation and support your projects.

581 programs available
  • MRC de Coaticook (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund

    Coaticook business project funding
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de D'Autray (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS

    Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Assomption logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Montcalm (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund

    Funding for first-business startups and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS

    Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2023
    Blainville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Economic Diversification Fund (FDÉ)

    Funding for innovative business diversification projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Drummond logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Drummond — Business Succession Program

    Business financing demystified for tailored entrepreneurial support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 51% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Granit logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC du Granit — FLI

    Supports local entrepreneurs with access to various financial aids
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Haut-Richelieu (MRC) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC du Haut-Richelieu — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Project

    Funding for innovation in public safety and logistics
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

    Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $3,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds

    Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de La Haute-Yamaska (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Haute-Yamaska — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    Financial support for local business sustainability and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

    Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Kamouraska (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Kamouraska — Project Emergence Program (PEP)

    Non-repayable financial aid up to $5,000 for eligible projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Saint-Pascal, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Érable (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Érable — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    Financial support for business growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Érable (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Érable — Local Solidarity Fund (LSF)

    Financial support for business growth and start-up
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)

    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — FLI/FLS

    Local business financing for economic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Jacques-Cartier logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Local Investment Fund (FLI)

    Term financing for business development and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $75,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)

    Non-repayable support for business growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Matanie — FLI Succession Stream

    Grant program offers financial support for business development activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program

    Financial support for business growth in La Matanie
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matanie (DEM) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Local Investment Funds FLI-FLS

    Local financing for business projects in La Vallée-de-l'Or
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 17, 2023
    Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Les Moulins (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — FLI/FLS

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Mascouche, Terrebonne, Quebec
  • MRC Les Moulins (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding support for young entrepreneurs in Les Moulins
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Les Moulins (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Les Moulins — Social Economy Enterprise Fund

    Supports social economy enterprises in development and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière (MRC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière (MRC) logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — FLS (Local Solidarity Fund)

    Financing for business projects in Lotbinière
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Lotbinière (MRC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Lotbinière — Triple F

    Financing for business transfer and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Laurier-Station, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Local investment fund

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Minganie logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Minganie — Local Investment and Solidarity Funds (FLI-FLS)

    Local financing for SME start-up and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Papineau (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Papineau —Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)

    Funding for sustainable business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 16, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS

    Joint financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 13, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Rimouski-Neigette logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund

    Financing for business growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 5, 2023
    Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Roussillon logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Roussillon — Local investment and solidarity funds (FLI and FLS)

    Supports entrepreneurial growth and economic development in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $250,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Sept-Rivières (MRC) logo
    Other SupportExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Sept-Rivières — Local funds (FLI/FLS)

    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ontario Business Registry

    Online business filing and registry services
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 21, 2021
    Quebec, Canada
  • Optech logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen

    OPZI – Innovation in optics and photonics

    Accelerated R&D support for optics photonics and quantum innovation
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL – PME MTL investment funds

    Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL – Young Business Fund

    Support for young Montréal businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PME MTL — Business Diversity Support Program for the Southwest

    Support for establishing new businesses in Montreal’s Southwest sector
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund

    Loans for Montreal innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL (PME) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    PME MTL — New Community Businesses

    Money for community-based businesses in Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    • From $23,000 to $23,000
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    RCM de la Mitis — FLI/FLS

    Financial support for local economic development and job creation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM de la Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Futurpreneur Canada

    Funding, mentorship, and support for young business founders
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI Succession

    Financing for business succession in Rouyn-Noranda
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — FLI-FLS – Entrepreneurial Succession

    Financing for business succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Rouyn-Noranda — Local Investment (FLI) and Solidarity (FLS) Funds

    Business financing for local development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • Promotion Saguenay logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saguenay Promotion — FRR – Business Support

    Supports business startup, acquisition, expansion, and succession projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
  • Saint-Joseph-du-Lac logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Saint-Joseph-du-Lac — Green Responsibility Fund

    Supports local environmentally responsible and collective impact initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada