Frequently Asked Questions
Please email us as soon as possible at: rmarchand@groupetaq.com or call us Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (418) 871-4912, ext. 246.
Please email us as soon as possible at: rmarchand@groupetaq.com or call us Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (418) 871-4912, ext. 246.
Yes. For each fiscal year concerned by each bond series purchased by investors, Groupe TAQ will issue an RL-3 slip (Québec) and a T5 slip (Canada) for tax purposes, relating to the interest earned for the period.
Yes, it is possible, because Groupe TAQ is also a registered charity (100319797RR0001). The interest, or the principal plus interest, may be converted at maturity into a donation to support Groupe TAQ’s mission, and the investor will receive an official charitable donation receipt eligible for tax purposes.
To activate the donation option, the investor must complete the appendix provided for that purpose in their subscription form (contract). If you have questions, email us at rmarchand@groupetaq.com or call us Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (418) 871-4912, ext. 246.
Yes, it is possible. Please refer to your subscription form (contract) to learn the extension period available based on the bond series you purchased and to activate the extension (complete the appendix provided for that purpose).
If you have questions, email us at rmarchand@groupetaq.com or call us Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (418) 871-4912, ext. 246.
Bonds are non-transferable prior to maturity, except upon written request and with official authorization from Groupe TAQ’s Board of Directors. If you have questions, email us at rmarchand@groupetaq.com or call us Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (418) 871-4912, ext. 246.
Series 1
- 5% interest
- Maturity date: July 1, 2030
- Simple interest paid annually on July 1
Series 2
- 4% interest
- Maturity date: July 1, 2028
- Interest compounded annually, paid at maturity
Series 3
- 3.5% interest
- Maturity date: November 1, 2030
- Interest compounded annually, paid at maturity
Series 4
- 0% interest
- Maturity date: November 1, 2028
Series 5 (GUARANTEED)
- 3.5% interest
- Maturity date: November 1, 2032
- Simple interest paid annually on November 1
Series 6
- 5.0% interest
- Maturity date: November 1, 2030
- Simple interest paid annually on November 1
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No. At TAQ, everyone is welcome, with or without a disability. About 20% of our team does not live with a disability. Take a look at our job postings to discover currently available positions.
We are based in Québec City and we can deliver subcontracting solutions for companies located throughout Québec and across Canada.
Our teams have the expertise required to manage production at different volumes, according to client requirements. We also have 17,000 sq. ft. of warehousing capacity.
Whether you are an established Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) or a startup looking for a reliable production partner to scale commercialization, Groupe TAQ is the partner of choice.
A quality assurance team and trained foremen ensure production is carried out to required standards and that tasks are safe, well supervised and aligned with the diverse capabilities of our employees with disabilities.
For our food & beverage and manufacturing operations, Groupe TAQ holds multiple industry certifications.
We also continuously optimize our production lines and can integrate client equipment or purchase new equipment when required.
At Groupe TAQ, our employees work directly in our own facilities — our ‘Pride factory’.
As an adapted enterprise, our mission is to create stable, high-quality jobs for people with disabilities. To achieve this, we rely on a structured, safe and empowering work environment that enables us to train, support and coach each person based on their abilities and aspirations.
That’s why we do not offer staff lending or staff leasing. All operations are carried out on-site at TAQ, in an environment designed to foster autonomy, pride at work and long-term workforce integration.
We offer employment opportunities in many areas, with working conditions that can be adapted based on needs, both in our facilities (food co-packing, assembly, packaging, and the manufacturing of Faber snowshoes) and within our support team (administration, quality assurance, supervision, maintenance, etc.).
Adapted jobs are intended for people who live with a recognized disability. We welcome individuals with a wide range of disabilities, including: intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), psychosocial disabilities (mental health conditions including personality disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and depression), and physical disabilities (cerebral palsy, speech disorders, dysphasia, dyspraxia, partial visual impairment, hearing loss and neurological conditions).
The only disability that prevents holding a production role in our facilities is blindness, due to safety requirements.
TAQ is proud to offer an adapted, inclusive and caring inclusive work environment, along with personalized daily support aligned with the realities of all our employees.
And that’s not all. TAQ has a collective cafeteria offering affordable meals. We also have a very active social club, activities and sports challenges for all employees, a dedicated wellness room for our neurodiverse workers, ongoing training adapted to each role, and social integration training delivered in collaboration with school service centres.
We also offer several annual paid days off and other benefits that vary depending on the position. Check our job postings to learn more.
Our teams can support both low- and high-volume production depending on client needs.
We continuously optimize our production lines and can integrate client equipment or purchase new equipment when required.
A team of trained foremen also ensures production is carried out to required standards and that tasks are safe, well supervised and aligned with the diverse capabilities of our workers with disabilities.
Whether you are an established Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) or a startup looking for a reliable production partner to scale commercialization, Groupe TAQ is the partner of choice.
Groupe TAQ works to reduce its environmental footprint and deliver a positive impact for the planet. To do so, we draw inspiration from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide responsible management of our operations. See page Our impact for more information.
It allows our neurodiverse colleagues (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, ADHD) to calm down, reset, or take a sensory break when needed.
Yes. For regular (non-adapted) positions, since recruitment is handled directly by our internal team. Whether you are applying for a posted role or submitting your profile proactively, you can apply at any time.
For an adapted job, you must contact one of our referral organizations. For a regular (non-adapted) position, the process is standard: resume review, interview, a facility tour if needed, and validation of the physical or technical requirements of the role.
Yes. Two types of training are available at Groupe TAQ.
- Social participation training is offered in partnership with the Centre Louis-Jolliet for production employees who wish to take it.
- Ongoing professional training is also offered based on the needs of each role, for example within the support team.
Groupe TAQ is based in Québec City and supports outsourcing solutions for companies located throughout Québec and across Canada.
Yes. Groupe TAQ can develop new projects and explore new markets as long as they align with our mission: creating stable, high-quality jobs for people living with disabilities.
Our team works closely with clients to design solutions tailored to their needs, whether in assembly, packaging, food co-packing, or other custom production activities.
Examples of organizations outside our primary industries that also benefit from our services include:
- Event organization and management companies
- Personal care product manufacturers
- Professional, scientific and technical service firms
- Public and government services
- Civic, professional and non-profit organizations
- And more