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Technoparc Montréal is an industrial park in the Montréal west island.

History
It was established in 1987 in an effort to attract high technology workers. In 1994, Astra Pharma announced a $33 million investment to build a research laboratory on the Saint-Laurent campus. Construction of Place Innovation, the future Nortel building, began in 1999. In 2004, Bombardier, now based at Place Innovation, began its C-Series project. Novotel opened its doors in 2006. In 2008, Technoparc Saint-Laurent was renamed to Technoparc Montréal. In 2012, the Neomed Institute opens its doors and the Éco-campus Hubert Reeves is created. In 2015, Green Cross Biotherapeutics, ABB and 4Degrées all announced real estate projects in the Technoparc. In 2016, the REM announced it is planning a station in Technoparc Montréal and infrastructure work began in the Éco-campus Hubert Reeves.

Ecology
Technoparc Montréal is integrated into an ecological reserve known as Coulée verte du ruisseau Bertrand. This ecological reserve serves as a habitat for various native animal species. As a result, development must be carefully planned to not significantly disrupt these habitats or is met with resistance. The pinnacle of this struggle between function and ecology is the Éco-campus Hubert Reeves that attempts to create usable space for clean technology, nanotechnology and sustainable development companies without disrupting the native habitats.

Concerns were also raised when the REM began construction in the Technoparc. The REM station that would provide public transport for the Technoparc's workers resulted in the destruction of a green heron nesting site according to TechnoparcOiseaux.

Governance
Technoparc Montréal is a non-profit organization funded largely by an annual contribution of $2.6 million from the city of Montreal. As a publicly funded enterprise, it is under strict scrutiny by its funders. In 2015, concerns were raised concerning the governing board and CEO after Montreal's auditor general released a damning report citing lack of oversight and conflicts of interest. This resulted in the city disbanding the non-profit organization that runs the Technoparc and governing it directly.

Raymond Eugene Robicheau is the oldest living person on Brier Island. After returning from the second world war with his wife Riekie, he began a business empire on the island.