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GCR Security

In Québec, any contractor wishing to sell or build a regulated new residential building must be accredited with GCR. To obtain this accreditation, certain financial guarantees must be provided. ACQ Résidentiel, a subsidiary of the ACQ, offers contractors a simple and cost-effective solution.

Obtaining a GCR Security

Meet your financial obligations without putting your personal assets or loved ones at risk!

ACQ Résidentiel provides a simple and fast security solution* with an annual rate as low as 1,5%** of the bond amount required by the regulated plan. Depending on your profile, we can even release your tangible guarantees such as deposits, bank or mortgage letters of guarantee, or third-party bonds already provided.

In addition to obtaining your security, you can rely on our team of residential construction experts to support you in all aspects of your relationship with GCR. We also offer a guidance service to ensure the quality of your projects, reducing the risk of claims and legal proceedings.

  1. Make your liquidity available for the smooth operation of your projects
  2. Eliminate the financial involvement of your loved ones and personal assets
  3. Receive comprehensive support in all aspects of your dealings with GCR

Don’t wait for your renewal—Apply today!

Simply fill out the application form to open your file and send it by email to residentiel@acq.org. A member of our team will then contact you to evaluate your application. If your file is eligible, certain legal documents will be provided to formalize the agreement.

Download the form

MUCH MORE THAN A SECURITY!

  • Preferential rate for ACQ members
  • Quarterly file monitoring and analysis to prevent increases in GCR’s financial requirements
  • Recommendations to maintain a good GCR rating
  • On-site technical guidance, technical advice, report reviews, and proposed interventions
  • Personalized support in the claims process and advice for efficient claims resolution

* Certain conditions apply. The GCR Security offered by ACQ Résidentiel is distinct from the accreditation provided by GCR. It is a separate security product designed to help you meet your financial guarantee obligations to GCR.

** Preferential rate is available to ACQ members and may vary based on the evaluation of your application.

WE’RE HERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

ACQ Résidentiel offers solutions specifically adapted to your needs, helping you streamline the management of your projects registered under the regulatory guarantee plan.

WHAT IS THE COST?

The annual cost of the security, variable based on certain risk factors, can be around 1.5% of the bond amount, depending on the evaluation of your application by ACQ Résidentiel and GCR’s security guidelines.

Example

For a contractor with a quality rating of N (0-9 units)

Required bond amount: 125,000$

With security

Annual rate on the bond amount according to risk evaluation : 2,5 %
Annual amount payable to ACQ Résidentiel to obtain the GCR bond : $3,125 per year
If ACQ member : 0.5% discount applies, therefore, $2,500 per year

Funds tied up : 0 $
Financial involvement of loved ones : 0 $
Satisfaction level : Very high !

CONTACT US

Our team will be happy to help you throughout the entire process. 

residentiel@acq.org | 514 354 7526 | 1-800-956-7526