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The Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region at a glanceNew New
Territory and main citiesSituated less than 200 kilometres from Quebec City, the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region covers a vast area extending from north of Lac Saint-Jean to the mouth of the famous Saguenay fjord. Its nearly 300,000 residents are known for their hospitality and joie de vivre. In addition to offering a unique environment that combines city conveniences with the pleasures of nature, the region has a solid structure for welcoming and supporting business start-ups through a wide range of services for entrepreneurs. Information on the territory and its subregions
Economy and employmentThe Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region has an enviable industrial structure. Its industries, which are always on the alert for new technology, draw upon skilled manpower and a dynamic industrial environment. First developed for its forest wealth, the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean economy was transformed by its immense hydro-electrical potential harnessed to operate its large aluminum smelters. Agri-food, a particularly important industry in Lac-Saint-Jean, is represented by dairy and grain production, milk and meat processing, and blueberry growing and processing. Recreation and tourism (tourism, culture, leisure, hunting and fishing) is a fast-growing sector of the economy. Information on the economy, employment, services and cultural lifeBusiness start-up support
Portrait of immigrationThrough different organizations and associations, the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region offers a range of services to help new immigrants integrate and find employment. Several communities are already present in the region. They come from a variety of countries, including France, China, the United States, Germany, Belgium, Colombia, Mexico, Rwanda, Haiti and Vietnam. MICC services for immigrants
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