Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies within three domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Digital Identity & Security. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive. The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key areas such as quantum technologies, Edge computing, 6G and cybersecurity. Thales has 77,000 employees in 68 countries.
Bell’s purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. Backed by Canada’s largest fibre and fastest wireless networks, Bell offers a wide range of services to consumers, businesses, and government customers across Canada. This includes 5G, 5G+, cloud and data hosting, IP voice and collaboration, security, Internet of Things (IoT), multi-access edge computing (MEC), and private networks.
CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of more than 75 years of industry firsts, CAE continues to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare. CAE has the broadest global presence in its industry, with approximately 13,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries.
From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 64 countries and a talent base of over 84,000 people from 184 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities.
Loto-Québec is a government corporation with both a business and social mission. Founded by the Gouvernement du Québec in 1969, it is the first lottery corporation in Canada and the third of its kind in North America. Loto-Québec manages lottery and event betting products, an online gaming site, casinos, gaming salons, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, concert halls, convention centers, golf clubs and spas.
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. CGI is insights-driven and outcomes-based to help accelerate returns on its clients’ investments. Across 21 industry sectors in 400 locations worldwide, its 91,500 professionals provide comprehensive, scalable and sustainable IT and business consulting services that are informed globally and delivered locally.
Québec City is home to the last deep-water port on the St. Lawrence. With water depths of up to 15 m, the Port of Québec gives the largest ocean-going vessels access to the Great Lakes market. In addition to its port vocation, the Port of Québec stands out for its involvement in recreational tourism, with 20% of its territory dedicated to this activity. This includes parks, bike paths, beaches, swimming, outdoor shows and two cruise terminals.
Based in Sept-Îles, the ZIMER innovation center brings together major companies that are world leaders in their fields, innovative SMEs, high-performance research centers, socio-economic development bodies and political entities. The niches are those of infrastructure and production equipment reliability through predictive and intelligent maintenance, decarbonization through energy optimization, and optimal management of railway assets.
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