About

Unlocking Growth: CQI Empowers Businesses to Export Across Canada, and Globally

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For nearly 30 years, Carrefour Québec International (CQI) has been helping businesses export and develop new markets outside Quebec, in Canada, and internationally.

CQI, a non-profit organization firmly rooted in the Centre-du-Québec, Estrie, and Mauricie regions of the Province of Quebec, offers a multitude of services and programs to successfully carry out any export project, thanks to personalized solutions and a dedicated team of experts.

Mission

Where growth means exporting, CQI is there to help—from strategy to action. Our experts work closely with companies to develop their international markets.

Vision

CQI transforms every export project into an international success.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of entrepreneurs from each of the three regions covered by CQI. Their commitment ensures that CQI understands the realities, challenges, and export needs of business leaders. The directors actively contribute to shaping CQI's direction and developing its services.

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Stephan Elliott

President

Company: Noovelia, Maskinongé
Products: automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots
Markets: Canada, United States
Number of employees: 32

Yves Boisjoli

Treasurer

Company: HumanWare, Drummondville
Products: visual aids
Markets: United States, Western Europe, Australia, South Korea, Japan
Number of employees: 125

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André Giguère

Administrator

Company: Canadel, Louiseville
Products: custom-made living room and dining room furniture
Markets: Canada, United States
Number of employees: 650

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Étienne Lemieux

Administrator

Company: BioAlert Solutions, Sherbrooke
Products: biotechnology for pathogen detection in water systems
Markets: Canada, United States
Number of employees: 25

Léna Swennen

Administrator

Company: BHS composites, Sherbrooke
Products: composite material parts for aerospace, transportation, infrastructure, energy
Markets: Canada, United States
Number of employees: 75

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Martin Tardif

Administrator

Company: eSolutions furniture, Sherbrooke
Products: e-commerce solution for residential and commercial furniture
Markets: Canada, United States
Number of employees: 900

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Partners

Carrefour Québec international drives export growth through its collaboration with Canada Economic Development, Québec’s Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation, and many valued collaborators. CQI extends its heartfelt thanks to all its partners for their unwavering support and dedication. Together, we foster the success of our businesses and the economic development of our regions!