Olymel, a Canadian-based leader in the production, processing, and distribution of pork and poultry is expanding its La Fernandière plant in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, representing an investment of $142 million that will allow Olymel to better serve its customers in Canada and abroad. The start of operations are scheduled for spring 2026.
This new plant will considerably increase Olymel’s production capacity at a time when the organization is aiming to strengthen the positioning of its products across Canada.
“We’re very proud to announce this major expansion of our Trois-Rivières plant. It’s a big step forward for Olymel. Having this state-of-the-art plant will create new possibilities for expansion and significantly improve our efficiency, which is central to our company’s performance. The project is perfectly aligned with our strategy of capitalizing on the creation of value-added products made with meat of superior quality that’s produced by local farmers,” declared Yanick Gervais, CEO of Olymel.
Locally, the plant will generate new economic opportunities, including the creation of some 50 direct jobs — bringing the total number of employees up to 400, as well as a number of indirect jobs.
To help power Quebec’s economy, the vast majority of building materials chosen will be made in the province. The contractor chosen for the construction work, Construction Bertrand Dionne, is from Drummondville, and the palletizing and boxing services will be designed by Premier Tech, a company from Rivière-du-Loup.
Parallel to this project, and with a view to optimizing its operations and capturing the full benefit of the new plant, Olymel will be closing its Anjou facility (140 employees) and its Cap-de-la- Madeleine facility (150 employees) in spring 2026. All personnel will be offered positions in neighboring Olymel plants, particularly the newly built facility.
Nordik Windows Inc. Will Invest $1 Million In Ontario
Nordik Windows Inc. broke ground on a new 104,000-square-foot facility in Ontario. At the celebration, MP Mingarelli announced a Government of Canada investment of $1 million to support Nordik to acquire and install advanced equipment to commercialize a new product line of hurricane-resistant, energy-efficient windows for export into new markets. The new line, which will increase production, will also use recycled materials to help divert waste from landfills.
This investment underscores the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to supporting our businesses as they foster sustainable, homegrown innovation while contributing to the growth of southern Ontario and Canada’s economy.
“The support from FedDev Ontario arrives at a critical time to help us purchase new manufacturing equipment that will help to dramatically improve our productivity in offering the most energy-efficient windows on the Canadian market and soon on the international market. Once our new $30-million facility is built, we will have the most state-of-the-art window manufacturing plant in Eastern Ontario,” said Thomas Noël, Director of Corporate Affairs, Nordik Windows Inc.
The new 104,000-square foot Nordik facility in Vars will feature a rooftop solar panel system engineered to meet 100 percent of the building’s current energy needs, over 10 EV charging stations and is expected to create up to 190 local jobs.
Plains Midstream Canada Invested $200 Million In Alberta
Plains Midstream Canada, a subsidiary of Plains All American, and Invest Alberta celebrated the successful startup of Plains’ natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionation facility in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
Plains utilized their existing infrastructure, and support from Invest Alberta and other strategic partners to provide customers with a quick-to-market solution. As part of the over $200 million investment in the Alberta economy, Plains created over 350 jobs during the project and is adding additional connectivity and further integrating the expansion into its NGL value chain.
“Alberta’s Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin is one of the key resource growth basins across North America. Plains is proud to provide essential midstream infrastructure solutions to its customers and celebrate this expansion in Alberta,” said Michelle Podavin, President, Plains Midstream Canada.
“Alberta’s energy sector is more important than ever. This expansion by Plains demonstrates the long-term value of welcoming investments into Alberta as the benefits continue to flow, years after the initial investment was made. We are thrilled to celebrate this contribution to the Alberta economy while creating jobs for Albertans,” said Rick Christiaanse, CEO of Invest Alberta.
