Economy

The industrial sector is the backbone of the economy. However, the city lost many jobs when Whirlpool closed its activities on May 13, 2004, incurring the loss of 600 jobs. The city has rebounded from that period. Textile industry has also made employment for decades. A post-secondary institution, The Centre d'études collégiales de Montmagny, a hospital, named Hôtel-Dieu de Montmagny, and a provincial jail are part of the economy.

Government

thumb|right|City hall of Montmagny

List of former mayors:

  • Jean-Claude Croteau (...–2005)
  • Jean-Guy Desrosiers (2005–2017)
  • Rémy Langevin (2017–2021)
  • Marc Laurin (2021–2025)
  • Gabrielle Brisebois (2025-present)

Notable people

  • Alex Barré-Boulet, professional ice hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche
  • Amable Bélanger, iron founder
  • Sammy Blais, professional ice hockey left winger
  • Gérard Bolduc, founder of the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
  • Alain Côté, ice and roller hockey player
  • Sylvie Garant, model, Playboy Playmate of the Month for November 1979
  • Étienne-Paschal Taché, twice Premier of the Province of Canada, President of the Quebec Conference, 1864, considered a Father of Confederation
  • Emma Gaudreau Casgrain, first woman to be licensed as a dentist in Canada

See also

  • Zec de l'Oie-Blanche-de-Montmagny (ZEC)
  • List of cities in Quebec

References

  • Official website