In a small coastal community, a neighbour’s word carries weight. The McInnis plant takes that seriously, building its standing in Port-Daniel-Gascons through honest conversation, sustained partnership, and a genuine interest in the region’s future.
Port-Daniel-Gascons is a coastal community in a rural region of Quebec, and the McInnis plant is one of its largest employers. More than 200 people work at the plant directly, and its operations support work for up to 1,000 subcontractors across the Gaspé region. An economic presence of that scale carries a corresponding responsibility, one the plant takes on deliberately.
Our approach to community involvement at McInnis follows the same principles we apply across the network: open communication, structured engagement, and steady investment in the places and people surrounding our operations. The municipality of Port-Daniel-Gascons and the surrounding regional county municipalities have reaffirmed their support for the plant’s continued growth, a reflection of the relationship this operation has worked to build since joining the St Marys Cement network in 2021. Our VC Way guides that work, particularly the principles of Open Dialogue and Sustainable Legacy.
The McInnis plant joined the St Marys Cement network in 2021, making it one of the newer operations in the group. Community relationships are still developing, but our direction has been clear from the start. Since integration, more than $80 million has been invested in the plant’s productivity, environmental performance, and long-term viability, investments with direct benefits for the regional economy and the families whose livelihoods connect to this operation.
The Mayor of Port-Daniel-Gascons has publicly referred to the plant as an exceptional opportunity for the municipality, citing its economic impact, contributions to community and sporting facilities, and its role in the region’s reputation. An endorsement of that nature is not given freely in a tight-knit coastal community. It is earned through consistent follow-through on commitments made and kept.
The plant also engages actively with First Nations representatives through a dedicated committee with the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat, a relationship grounded in the principle that meaningful community engagement must include everyone with a stake in the region’s future.
Anyone in the Port-Daniel-Gascons community can raise a question or concern with the McInnis plant’s designated contact. A committee meets regularly to consider local matters, track commitments, and keep residents informed about decisions that affect the community.
Open Dialogue is not a gesture here. It is the structured practice through which this plant listens, responds, and earns continued trust.
The McInnis team directs its investment toward the well-being of the Gaspé region, contributing to community and sporting facilities and supporting programs for young people in the area. A confirmed $400,000 contribution toward the renovation and expansion of the local sports arena is one example of the tangible, specific investment that builds lasting relationships in a community this size.
Beyond financial contributions, the plant maintains active engagement with citizen groups and First Nations representatives through the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat committee. A Sustainable Legacy in this region means more than economic output. It means strengthening the community we operate in, not simply occupying space within it.
Permits, environmental reports, and public records for the McInnis plant are available for review. These documents are published because accountability requires access, and access is how Open Dialogue works in practice.
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