A major interest
Saguenay−Lac-Saint-Jean holds a strategic position in aluminium transformation and is known worldwide as the “Aluminium Valley”.

Saguenay−Lac-Saint-Jean is known as the world leader in the aluminium industry.

Fiscal measures and general financial aid programs are available to businesses that decide to locate their operations in Saguenay−Lac-Saint-Jean. Certain programs are available only in the Aluminium Valley.

The aluminium industry employs more than 6,930 people in Saguenay−Lac-Saint-Jean. Competent, available and experienced workers are present, and costs are lower than those of the USA.