Aluminium

A leadership role

Québec's aluminium industry has been excelling for over a century.

A key industry sector for Québec:

Ranked 1^st in North America and 4^th worldwide in primary aluminium production
2.8 million tons in 2016, nearly 90% of Canada's production
$8 billion in exports
30 000 quality jobs in nearly 1 500 businesses

Québec is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to build an aluminium smelter from A to Z using mostly domestic goods and services.

A world-class value chain:

Québec has adapted remarkably well to the constant growth of the industry:

Equipment manufacturers and specialized suppliers draw on their internationally recognized expertise to meet the needs of primary aluminium producers and aluminium processors.
Aluminium processors generate countless types of finished and semi-finished products for a multitude of industries.
The know-how and innovative nature of Québec's researchers and entrepreneurs can be seen in products by major manufacturers and aluminium smelters worldwide.

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Québec is the first jurisdiction to implement a comprehensive strategy for the growth and expansion of its aluminium industry.

$33 million for its implementation (2018–2021)
Includes ambitious objectives, notably to double aluminium processing in Québec over the next ten years
Aims for Québec to be globally recognized for:
- The expertise and innovative character of its value chain
- Its leadership role in low carbon footprint primary aluminium production

Last update: September 27 2018