The Governments of Canada and Quebec join IBM to invest $187M in the semiconductor industry
by CM Staff
The move aims to advance packaging capabilities and conduct R&D for scalable manufacturing and advanced assembly processes.
BROMONT — IBM, and the Canadian and Quebec governments have reached agreements, reflecting a combined investment valued at approximately CAD 187 million, to strengthen Canada’s semiconductor industry and develop the assembly, testing and packaging (ATP) capabilities for semiconductor modules at IBM Canada’s Bromont Plant in Quebec.
“Today’s announcement is a massive win for Canada and our dynamic tech sector. It will create high-paying jobs, invest in innovation, strengthen supply chains, and help make sure the most advanced technologies are Canadian-made. Semiconductors power the world, and we’re putting Canada at the forefront of that opportunity,” said Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
The investments aim to advance packaging capabilities and conduct R&D for scalable manufacturing and advanced assembly processes to support various chip technologies. Collaborations with small and medium-sized Canadian-based enterprises will also be facilitated to foster the development of a semiconductor ecosystem.
“As one of the largest chip assembly and testing facilities in North America, IBM’s Bromont facility will play a central role in this future. We are proud to be working with the governments of Canada and Quebec toward those goals and to build a stronger and more balanced semiconductor ecosystem in North America and beyond,” said Darío Gil, IBM’s Senior Vice President and Director of Research.
Deb Pimentel, president of IBM Canada said the investments will strengthen Canada’s semiconductor industry, ensuring robust supply chains and access to innovative technologies.
“Through this investment, we are supporting Canadian innovators, creating good jobs, and solidifying Canada’s semiconductor industry to build a stronger economy. Canada is set to play a larger role in the global semiconductor industry because when we invest in semiconductor and quantum technologies, we invest in economic security,” François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, said.
