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Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters
Financing for softwood lumber duty-related liquidity needs
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec
Overview
This program offers financing to support softwood lumber producers and exporters affected by countervailing and anti-dumping duties. It supports working capital needs related to duties paid on U.S. exports between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2022.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Working capital support for eligible duty-related liquidity needs
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Detailed project description
- Recent and historical financial statements
- Proof of duty payments for 2017 to 2022
- Proof of francization compliance, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit softwood lumber producers and exporters
- Collective enterprises, including cooperatives and non-profits
Who is not eligible
- Companies not compliant with Quebec francization requirements
- Companies listed in the Register of Enterprises ineligible for public contracts
- State-owned or government-controlled companies
- Companies whose main activity is in excluded sectors such as mining, construction, finance, telecom, or hospitality
Eligible expenses
- Amounts paid for countervailing duties and anti-dumping duties between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2022
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis
- Assessment is carried out by Investissement Quebec, in collaboration with the Minister
- Funding is only granted to files that meet the program parameters
- A financing agreement is signed before payment
- Additional documents may be requested during review
Additional information
- Applications are processed on a continuous basis.
- Only complete and compliant applications are accepted.
- Investissement Quebec may suspend intake and review without notice.
- The program ends on March 31, 2026 for Stream 3.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters. 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 Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters?
This program offers financing to support softwood lumber producers and exporters affected by countervailing and anti-dumping duties. It supports working capital needs related to duties paid on U.S. exports between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2022.
How much funding can be received?
Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters program?
To be eligible for the Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters program, you must:
Softwood lumber producer and exporter
Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada
Registered and active in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters?
Working capital support for eligible duty-related liquidity needs
Who can I contact for more information about the Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) by email at sonya.cliche@invest-quebec.com or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.
Where is the Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters available?
The Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support Program for the Retention of Strategic Enterprises and Emergency Assistance (PARESAU) – Stream 3: Support Measures for Softwood Lumber Producers and Exporters is a Grant and Funding