Advantages of the Haut-Richelieu region
Your strategic ally for industrial development
A strategic regional presence to drive innovation, stimulate growth, and maximize the impact of security and defense companies.
A unique ecosystem for innovation in security and defence
Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu has long been a region with strong ties to defence and national security. Today, this legacy is reflected in a concentration of training, support and public safety organizations, and in the presence of industrial companies that work directly with the sector’s principals.
+8 000
new military personnel undergo training each year in the region.
+16M
square feet of airport area and spaces conducive to testing and industrial activities.
+20
companies and major principals in the security and defence sectors representing an industrial base specialized in the land-defence sector.
+1800
specialized jobs in the security and defence sectors.
A hub of expertise for validation and industrialization
The region is also home to a cluster of companies that bolster the sector’s credibility, for example in apparel and equipment, precision systems, specialized vehicles and assistance equipment. This proximity facilitates proof-of-concept projects, field trials and faster industrial integration.
