Minister for Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, N.L.) announced a repayable contribution of $2 million to Island Structural Systems Inc. in Kensington, PEI, for the establishment of an automated truss manufacturing facility. The full release is available online. Contact Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced a contribution of $950,000 to Sustane Technologies Inc. in Chester, N.S. This support helped Sustane develop, test and certify a synthetic naphtha fuel from single-use and end-of life plastics which would otherwise be sent to local landfills. The full release is available online. Contact Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a total repayable investment of nearly $2.8 million to four manufacturers that contribute to the strength and growth of the region’s housing sector. The funding will help Maritime Truss, Trenton WoodWorks, Moulding Warehouse and Lake Shore Living expand facilities and acquire advanced equipment to increase production to supply the housing … Read more
Liberal MP Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) announced a contribution of $448,950 to Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. (Bluedrop) in Halifax, N.S., for the integration of generative AI into its training programs to enhance the learning experience through improved course instruction, content creation and tests. The full release is available online. Contact Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca. Liberal MP Wayne Long (Saint John-Rothesay, N.B.) announced a … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Mike Kelloway (Cape Breton-Canso, N.S.) announced a non- repayable contribution of $2.2 million to the Town of Port Hawkesbury, N.S., for upgrades to the Allan J. MacEachen Airport runway. The full release is available online. Contact Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca. Minister for Rural Economic Development and Minister … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Jaime Battiste (Sydney—Victoria, N.S.) announced a contribution of $190,000 to help the Cape Breton Food Hub in Bras d’Or, N.S., to expand its food processing capacity, and help local producers connect with a wider consumer base. The full release is available online. Contact Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca. Liberal MP Bobby Morrissey (Egmont, PEI) announced a total … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, N.B.) announced $231,479 through ACOA’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program for Inclusion NB in Fredericton, N.B. The full release is available online. Contact Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
Minister for Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, N.L.) announced a $200,000 non-repayable contribution to the Municipality of the District of Shelburne, N.S., for upgrades to improve the accessibility of Welkum Park and the Jordan River trail. The full release is available online. Contact Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced total non-repayable investments of $1,122,197 to the Pictou County Wellness Centre, the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, Summer Street Industries Society, and the Municipality of the County of Pictou through the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund. This funding will help the organizations upgrade a total of 34 climate comfort … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Jaime Battiste (Sydney—Victoria, N.S.) announced a non-repayable contribution of $300,000 to the non-profit Gaelic College Foundation to complete energy efficiency upgrades at the Gaelic College. The full release is available online. Contact Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
