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Desjardins applauds Widescape, an entirely new kind of snowmobile designed in Saguenay

February 23, 2022

Saguenay, February 23, 2022 – "After several years of research and development, the team of experts at Widescape are introducing a brand-new motorized vehicle to the North American market to make the most of the winter. I'm proud of how Desjardins Business–Saguenay and Desjardins Capital have worked together to help a local entrepreneur achieve his goals and turn his vision into reality."

Guy Cormier, President and CEO of Desjardins Group, shared these words to mark the launch of Widescape, the first-ever stand-up snowmobile. Present at the launch, Jean-Yves Bourgeois, Executive Vice-President of Business Services at Desjardins, said, "The vehicle unveiled today is a testament to the innovative use of aluminum by the highly skilled people of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean."

Desjardins Capital's regional involvement in 2021: $21 million for 21 businesses 

Widescape has the long-term financial support of Desjardins Capital and Desjardins Business–Saguenay. In 2021, Widescape and 20 other businesses in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean split $21 million in patient capital from Desjardins Capital. Other businesses include Résidence intermédiaire d’Éloïse et Destany and Canmec. Desjardins Capital is also a partner of CONFORMiT (Chicoutimi), Nutrinor cooperative, and daily newspaper Le Quotidien 's relaunch as a cooperative.