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Immigration to Quebec for the entrepreneurial community

A short history of businesses in the immigrant community

The regions offer a wide range of opportunities and resources to realize your business project.

Learn more about the different and inspiring journeys of Sylvienne, Carlos, Justice, Karim and Tony who have anchored their business in Quebec. You will see, their passion is very contagious!

Sylvienne Senou - Carlos Sodji
Carte Québec

Sylvienne Senou and
Carlos Sodji

Country of origin:
Benin

Adopted Region:
Rouyn-Noranda, Abitibi -Témiscamingue

Company:
Chez Morasse and soon Les saveurs du Sud

Sylvienne, a passionate cook, was very excited when she and Carlos had the opportunity to become owners of the mythical restaurant Chez Morasse. Their next step is to open a restaurant celebrating their Beninese roots, Saveurs du Sud. Dishes cooked on a charcoal barbecue, even in winter, await you!

Justice Kouadio

Country of origin:
Ivory Coast

Adopted Region:
Sept-Îles, North Shore

Company:
Mr. Sweeper and soon The Tropical Grocery of Sept-Iles

Surprised by the road to the North Shore, Justice was finally won over by Sept-Îles. The former owner of Mr. Sweeper wanted to sell his business, so Justice and her husband seized the opportunity. They will soon open their second business: Épicerie Tropicale de Sept-Îles.

Justice Kouadio
Carte Québec
Karim Rahmoun
Carte Québec

Karim Rahmoun

Country of origin:
Algeria

Adopted Region:
Sherbrooke, Eastern Townships

Company:
Super pita

His primary goal has always been to franchise his restaurant concept. Simple, fresh and tasty food is what defines Super Pita.

M. Tony Carpinteri

Country of origin:
Italy

Adopted Region:
Matane, Bas-Saint-Laurent

Company:
Carpinteri Vineyard

After taking over the reins of a pizzeria in Matane, growing it by selling its products in supermarkets and leaving it to his sons in 2004, Tony became a winemaker. He now sells over 100,000 bottles per year and tourists from all over Quebec stop by his Gaspé vineyard to discover his products.

Tony Carpinteri
Carte Québec

The advantages of immigrating to
work in Quebec

A stimulating economy that leaves room for innovation

People are open-minded and like to try

A simple lifestyle that allows for work-life balance

Mutual aid is at the heart of the community’s values

Nearby services

A passion for the local economy, encouraging local businesses is important

How to immigrate and work in Quebec?

Not sure where to start? Check out our available resources to better understand how to take advantage of opportunities to work in the regions.

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Sources 2023 : Main indicators on Quebec and its regions (quebec.ca)