Robichaud cited statistical information to
demonstrate the rapidity of this growth:
in 1996, 20,000 jobs were provided by the
companies that existed in the community,
but by 2015, this number had more than
doubled.
“We’re quite proud of such a substan-
tial increase,” Robichaud said. “The good
news is that we are also able to sustain
such a pace for the future.”
Population is also on the rise. Presently
home to 156,000 inhabitants, the popu-
lation is expected to grow to 200,000 by
2030, making this one of the fastest grow-
ing communities in Quebec.
In terms of demographics, the area is an
already thriving community, consisting of a
large quantity of qualified workers. Among
the local populace who travel to other
communities for work, many would be de-
lighted to find work within their own home
base, Robichaud said. The companies Rob-
ichaud works with provide the solution for
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