Artificial intelligence: Omnimed able to accelerate development of new solutions hosted at home thanks to Government of Canada support

Estrie business receives $250,000 in funding from CED.

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Marianne Dandurand, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead, took the opportunity while visiting Omnimed to highlight a repayable contribution of $250,000 provided to the business under the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII).

To build the economy of tomorrow and remain competitive, businesses must seize the opportunities AI offers. That is precisely the goal of the RAII: to support the development and commercialization of AI technologies and accelerate their adoption and integration into businesses. That is also why the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, announced on October 13, 2026, a $500-million increase over five years for this initiative, bringing its total funding to $700 million nationwide.

A pioneer in the field of electronic medical records in Quebec, Omnimed has for over 40 years specialized in the design of information systems for the health sector. To pursue its growth in a rapidly evolving field, Omnimed wants to focus on integrating AI functionalities into its platform, with a view to reducing the workload of healthcare professionals and administrative staff. The business is thus seeking to strengthen its capacity to innovate in AI by developing high-performance computing infrastructure that will make it possible to host in Canada the AI algorithm models it uses, while also ensuring data security. The aim of its project is therefore to improve its performance and productivity by enhancing its storage capacity and increasing the speed of its operations. CED’s contribution will focus on the acquisition and installation of computing equipment.

Finally, in addition to consolidating 82 jobs, this project will help strengthen the region’s economic vitality. In a climate of rapid transformation and increased competition, AI is becoming a key tool to improve efficiency and support growth among businesses. These investments align with the Government of Canada’s vision, AI for All, which aims to make this technology accessible to businesses and communities across the country so they can benefit from tangible outcomes and seize the resulting business opportunities. Through this funding, the government is promoting responsible adoption of AI and contributing to vibrant regional economies.

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Canada has everything it needs to be a leader in the artificial intelligence economy: expertise, cutting-edge technologies and innovative businesses. Our priority is to turn these strengths into a competitive advantage that will drive our long-term growth. In Quebec, we want to give SMEs the means to adopt and incorporate AI into their operations, and we want to provide our innovators with the tools to commercialize their solutions, expand their businesses and capture new markets. This is how we strengthen our competitiveness and build a stronger, more resilient economy.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Member of Parliament for Ahuntsic–Cartierville, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED

Canada’s AI strategy is delivering results for businesses, workers and communities across the country. The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative is AI for All in action, accelerating responsible AI adoption, helping Canadian innovators bring their technologies to market and scale globally, and strengthening the regional ecosystems that turn innovation into economic growth. This investment will help secure Canada’s position as an AI leader and build a more productive, competitive and sovereign economy.
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Omnimed has been a pioneer in its field for more than 40 years, and it continues to innovate right here in Cookshire-Eaton. Today, the company is also at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence to health care. I hope this example will inspire other businesses in our region to take advantage of this funding to invest in AI and continue growing here.
Marianne Dandurand, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead

This CED funding comes at a pivotal moment for Omnimed. It will enable us to accelerate the integration of AI into our platform, while also ensuring we can host our data and models right here in Canada. After over 40 years of working with the health network, we are proud to continue to innovate from our homebase in the Estrie region, to the benefit of healthcare professionals and the patients they serve. This investment confirms the Government of Canada’s trust in homegrown technology businesses and directly contributes to maintaining our 82 jobs in the region.
Xavier Boilard, President and CEO, Omnimed

Quick facts

The CED funding for Omnimed was announced on July 15, 2026, in Trois-Rivières.
The RAII is being implemented by CED in Quebec up to March 31, 2031. It aligns with Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy announced on June 4, 2026.
DEC est un partenaire fédéral clé du développement économique régional au Québec. Grâce à ses CED is a key federal partner in Quebec’s regional economic development. With its 12 business offices, CED accompanies businesses, supporting organizations and all regions across Quebec into tomorrow’s economy.