Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Refundable tax credit supporting job creation in Quebec maritime regions
Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Tax Credits
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Grant Providers
- Investissement Québec (IQ)
Program status
Open
Overview of the Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces program
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.
Financing terms and conditions
- Refundable tax credit equal to 30% of eligible payroll for marine biotechnology, mariculture, and recreational tourism sectors.
- Refundable tax credit equal to 15% of eligible payroll for other eligible sectors.
- Eligible salary amount is capped at $83,333 per qualified employee per year.
Eligible projects & activities
- 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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 38,750
Modernize bakery with energy-efficient convection ovens and tools
$ 47,850
Implement accessibility upgrades in local performing arts theatre
$ 55,800
Install rooftop solar array at community recreation centre
$ 75,200
Launch mobile recycling service for electronics collection
$ 36,400
Expand artisan cheese production with new aging room
$ 44,500
Develop multilingual customer engagement portal for retail pharmacy
Eligibility criteria of the Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces program
- The company must operate in the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, or Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions.
- The applicant must obtain an initial certificate from Investissement Québec, demonstrating the potential to create at least three full-time jobs in an eligible region within a reasonable period.
- The business must carry out eligible activities as defined for the relevant region, such as marine biotechnology, mariculture, manufacturing or processing of slate or peat, wind energy production, seafood product transformation, or recreation and tourism (in specified locations).
- The company must obtain an annual certificate of recognized enterprise activities and an attestation for eligible employees from Investissement Québec.
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)
How to apply to the Gaspésie and Maritime Provinces program
1
Verify eligibility requirements
- Review the eligibility criteria specific to your sector and region
- Ensure your company's activities and employees qualify for the tax credit
2
Collect supporting documentation
- Gather detailed information on eligible activities, employees, and salaries
- Prepare supporting documents demonstrating eligibility
3
Apply for initial certificate
- Submit an initial certificate application to Investissement Québec
- Demonstrate the ability to create at least three full-time jobs in the eligible region
4
Request annual certificates and attestations
- Submit an application for recognized company certificate and employee attestation to Investissement Québec annually
- Include required fees for certificate and attestation processing
5
Await eligibility confirmation
- Investissement Québec reviews your application and confirms eligibility
- Receive official certificates and attestations required for claiming the tax credit
6
Submit tax credit claim
- Use the certificates and attestations received to claim the tax credit from Revenu Québec
- Submit your claim within the allowed period
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.
Contact Investissement Québec (IQ)
1 844 474-6367
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