Press Release Department: Federal - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

At an event in the presence of business and research and development (R&D) leaders from throughout Atlantic Canada, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced strengthened innovation programming to help businesses become more innovative, productive and competitive. ACOA’s innovation programming – which includes the flagship Atlantic Innovation Fund, as well … Read more

Corruven Canada Inc. will be seeking new markets and increasing sales thanks to support from the Government of Canada. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) made the announcement in Edmundston with company officials. The project involves the development of a marketing strategy designed to commercialize … Read more

Sport administration just got simpler with Goalline, a web based technology system focused on cutting down on the time, cost and stress of sports organization. Goalline, created by Saucer Technologies Group Limited (STG), is a tool that is used by over 1,600 organizations and 75,000 teams daily for scheduling, registration, payment, statistic calculation and other communication … Read more

The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland (MI) will significantly improve its capacity to provide emergency response training to the province’s natural resource sectors through two new initiatives. Support for the initiatives was announced by Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), through an investment of more than … Read more

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $9.6 million in four highly innovative research and development (R&D) projects in Newfoundland and Labrador through ACOA’s Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). This announcement is part of an overall AIF investment of $43 million in projects throughout … Read more

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing up to $43 million in highly innovative research and development (R&D) projects in Atlantic Canada through ACOA’s Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). From technology to improve the performance of underwater sensors and new products to mitigate pest outbreaks in … Read more

Spinnakers’ Landing was built on the Summerside waterfront in 1990 to attract visitors to the area. The seasonal complex is a landmark in the community with its brightly coloured buildings and beautiful water view. The popular tourism gem consists of over 16,000 square feet of retail shops, dining and services, playground, and outdoor entertainment stage. Fisheries … Read more

The Government of Canada is providing over $351,000 in funding support for two Cape Breton projects to improve forest management practices and to assist in the training of nautical students. The announcement was made by Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.). The Nova Scotia Landowners & Forest Fibre Producers Association is receiving … Read more

The Lochaber Centre, a community space and elite rowing facility, was the focal point of activity in this Antigonish, N.S., County community.  A ceremony to mark the official opening of the facility was attended by local dignitaries, rowers, community representatives and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.). In 2012, the Government of … Read more

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) and Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development for Newfoundland and Labrador announced funding totaling $223,750 for Tourism Bell Island Inc. to develop the former lighthouse keeper’s residence on Bell Island into a key tourism asset and strengthen the island’s tourism sector. … Read more