Quotes <\/p>\n
“Canada’s steel industry is a cornerstone of our economic strength and a driver of our industrial future. In the face of global trade uncertainty, our government remains firmly committed to supporting the steel sector in the province of Quebec and ensuring its long-term competitiveness. This investment in ADF Group Inc. aligns with our government’s plan to support Canadian workers, strengthen domestic manufacturing and build economic resilience, and it will deliver real results.”
\u2013 The Honourable M\u00e9lanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions <\/p>\n
“Family business ADF Group Inc. is of strategic importance to Quebec’s steel sector, and it has been the pride of Quebec for more than 70 years. Today, we’re giving it the means to invest, to innovate and to create even more good jobs here at home. At the same time, we’re strengthening Quebec’s manufacturing capacity for components that are essential to modernizing our electricity grid. The more Quebec companies are able to meet Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec’s needs, the more our major energy projects will benefit our workers, our regions and our economy. In the current context of U.S. tariffs, it’s more important than ever to strengthen our supply chain and support our manufacturers so that they remain among the best performing in North America.”
\u2013 Bernard Drainville, Quebec’s Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister Responsible for Maritime Strategy <\/p>\n
“Over the years, we have turned ADF Group Inc. into a flagship Quebec company and an important player in North American industry. Investing and innovating have always been integral to our development strategy. We thank the governments of Canada and Quebec and Investissement Qu\u00e9bec for this financial support. It gives our company the means to stay competitive in light of the various challenges we are facing, to further strengthen our position across all our markets and to work toward our goal of sustainable growth.”
\u2013 Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Boursier, Chief Financial Officer, ADF Group Inc. <\/p>\n
Quick facts <\/p>\n
Canada produces over 12 million metric tonnes of crude steel a year, with domestic steel operations directly employing some 23,000 people while supporting an additional 100,000 indirect jobs. <\/p>\n
In December 2025, the government unveiled a $1.3 billion plan for the lumber and steel sectors<\/a>, aimed at competitiveness, freight\u2013rate reductions and Buy Canadian<\/a> procurement. <\/p>\n Founded in Laval, Quebec, in 1956, ADF Group Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of steel structures, heavy-duty steel components and architectural metals. ADF became a publicly traded company in 1999. <\/p>\n The Strategic Response Fund helps Canadian industries innovate, adapt and compete in a changing global economy. It supports large-scale, transformative projects that build economic resilience, strengthen supply chains and protect good jobs in key sectors such as steel, aluminum, automotive, forest products, AI and advanced technologies. <\/p>\n Associated links <\/p>\n Stay connected <\/p>\n Find more services and information\u00a0on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada<\/a> website. <\/p>\n Follow Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on social media. View original content: http:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/en\/releases\/archive\/July2026\/02\/c9100.html<\/a> <\/p>\n
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