A press conference was held on March 17 at Domtar’s Gatineau mill to provide an update on the project to convert the site into a container board production facility. This ambitious initiative aims not only to preserve over a hundred jobs, but also to create new jobs with growth in production and the emergence of new opportunities in the supply chain. The project represents a major step towards ensuring a sustainable future for the local manufacturing industry. The event was attended by the Minister of Jobs and Families, Steven MacKinnon, and Unifor Quebec Director, Daniel Cloutier. The discussion focused on financial support from the federal government, which could represent one of the largest investments ever made in the region to help fund the mill’s conversion. The goal is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the site by helping it adapt to new market realities and environmental requirements.