Mission and business model
A mission that guides us
The Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a development capital fund that was created in 1983 by the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ) during a severe economic recession. The Fonds uses the savings and solidarity of Québecers as a vector to support the economy and maintain employment.
Today, the Fonds is a key player in the Québec economy. With net assets of $21.9 billion[1], it contributes to sustainable economic development and job creation throughout the province. The Fonds relies on a vast network of over 4,000 partner companies[2] across the province and is supported by more than 808,000 savers and shareholders.[1]
The Fonds is resolutely focused on the future. By providing Québec entrepreneurs with patient capital, the Fonds helps them grow, innovate, and offer quality jobs.
The 4 pillars of our mission
Create, maintain, and protect jobs
Invest development capital and venture capital in eligible Québec enterprises and provide them with support services to deal with the issues with which they are confronted, in order to create, maintain and protect jobs and better prepare Québec workers and enterprises for the future.
Train workers
Promote the training of workers on the economy retirement, climate change and other matters of importance to Québec's economy and thereby enable workers to increase their influence on the economic development of Québec and of their enterprise.
Develop the Québec economy
Create value by stimulating Québec economy by making strategic investments that will be of benefit to Québec workers and enterprises.
Prepare for retirement
Encourage retirement savings among Québec workers, by in particular, issuing shares, so that they can have a decent retirement.
The Fonds plays an active role in the local economy, to the benefit of all Québecers
