Biscuits Leclerc Ltée will be coming to Brockville as the leading Canadian food manufacturer announces that it has bought the former Proctor & Gamble factory.
The move is part of the expansion of its North American operations where $ 100 million will be invested by the company, and 200 new jobs will be created within the community.
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“We have developed an excellent business relationship with the St. Lawrence Corridor Economic Development Commission and we are proud to take advantage of their competence and expertise,” said Denis Leclerc, President of Leclerc Foods. “We are confident that this partnership will continue to be an asset that will facilitate our arrival in Brockville and ensure the success of our project.”
The 200 jobs will come within the first two years of operation.
In addition to its own investment, the project will receive $ 1.5 million as part of the Provincial Government’s Eastern Ontario Development Fund.
“I am delighted to announce our government’s $ 1.5 million contribution from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund to help locate Biscuits Leclerc Ltd. in Brockville,” said Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds — Grenville — Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. “Local investments in world-class companies will grow the economy, create stable, solid jobs and demonstrate strength to our local communities in the pandemic recovery.”
The facility at 1475 California Ave. in Brockville was left vacant after Procter & Gamble left the city in 2020 and took 500 jobs with it.
Quebec-based Leclerc says it plans to relocate production of many of its products to the new Brockville facility. Leclerc is responsible for products such as festive cookies.
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