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Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces

Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces tax credit offers up to 30% of eligible payroll, capped at $83,333 per employee annually, to support job creation in specific Quebec maritime regions until December 31, 2025. The program targets activities such as marine biotechnology, mariculture, recreational tourism, and certain manufacturing and processing sectors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 3 employees minimum
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Marine biotechnology and mariculture initiatives.
  • Manufacturing activities in eligible regions.
  • Fabrication or transformation of finished or semi-finished products from slate or peat.
  • Wind energy production and manufacturing of wind turbines.
  • Seafood product processing.
  • Recreational tourism projects in Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Companies in marine biotechnology and mariculture
  • Businesses involved in the manufacturing or transformation of finished or semi-finished products from slate or peat
  • Organizations in the wind energy production and wind turbine manufacturing sector (specific to Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and MRC de La Matanie)
  • Enterprises specializing in seafood processing (certain regions only)
  • Companies operating in the recreational tourism sector (Îles-de-la-Madeleine only)

Who is not eligible

  • Companies engaged in recreational tourism activities outside the Îles-de-la-Madeleine are not eligible.
  • Companies conducting manufacturing activities outside the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region are not eligible.
  • Businesses involved in the production of wind energy or wind turbine manufacturing outside the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and MRC de La Matanie are not eligible.
  • Companies engaged in seafood processing outside Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord, and MRC de La Matanie are not eligible.

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries paid to eligible employees, up to a maximum of $83,333 per employee per year.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine administrative region (including Îles-de-la-Madeleine)
  • Côte-Nord administrative region
  • Bas-Saint-Laurent administrative region (certain activities only permitted in the MRC de La Matanie)

Additional information

  • This tax credit is refundable and based on the total eligible payroll.
  • Salaries considered for the credit are capped at $83,333 per eligible employee per year.
  • Companies must pay fees to Investissement Québec for the analysis and issuance of eligibility certificates and attestations.
  • Investissement Québec provides eligibility confirmation, but the credit itself is claimed from Revenu Québec.

Contacts

1 844 474-6367

Frequently Asked Questions about the Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces?

The Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces tax credit offers up to 30% of eligible payroll, capped at $83,333 per employee annually, to support job creation in specific Quebec maritime regions until December 31, 2025. The program targets activities such as marine biotechnology, mariculture, recreational tourism, and certain manufacturing and processing sectors.

How much funding can be received?

Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces program?

To be eligible for the Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces program, you must: Must operate in a designated maritime region of Quebec Must obtain an initial certificate from Investissement Québec Must create at least three full-time jobs in an eligible region

What expenses are eligible under Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces?

Marine biotechnology and mariculture initiatives. Manufacturing activities in eligible regions. Fabrication or transformation of finished or semi-finished products from slate or peat. Wind energy production and manufacturing of wind turbines. Seafood product processing. Recreational tourism projects in Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

Who can I contact for more information about the Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces?

You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.

Where is the Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces available?

The Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.

Is the Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces is a Tax Credits

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