Government of Canada funds Rio Tinto and Aluminerie Alouette to modernize and cut emissions in Quebec aluminum.
October 23, 2026, the Government of Canada announced $193.3M for Rio Tinto and Aluminerie Alouette to maintain about 6,000 jobs and 65 co-op placements.
Federal investment in aluminum upgrades is expected to maintain about 6,000 jobs and 65 co‑op placements, signalling opportunities for newcomers, students, workers and employers in critical minerals and low‑carbon manufacturing across Canada.
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