A delegation of 11 companies is heading to China to showcase their expertise at the inaugural Oceanology International China 2013 exhibition, in Shanghai. The mission follows a visit from a 26-member Chinese delegation, which toured the Atlantic provinces in June to explore development potential for China’s burgeoning ocean industry. In Shanghai, Atlantic Canadian companies will … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) attended the Exposition agricole et le Festival acadien last week and are pleased to announce funding for enhancements made to the event site. The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, … Read more
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced funding to support the development of the Annapolis Royal Wharf. A $38,587 investment from the Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund, will support the installation of a floating dock, gangway system, and four mid-channel moorings. Currently, the wharf can only … Read more
The Perennia Innovation Centre for agriculture is growing with support from the Government of Canada. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) was on site at the centre to announce federal support for an expansion project. He was joined by Conservative MP Scott Armstrong (Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, N.S.). The Perennia Innovation … Read more
The New Glasgow Marina, N.S., celebrated its grand opening on Aug 22, following a major expansion supported by the Government of Canada. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) was onsite to help ring in a new era for the well-loved and much-used community facility. The Government of Canada’s … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) along with community group representatives announced support for five infrastructure projects. In total, the Government of Canada, through ACOA, will invest $72,515 from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The Government of Prince … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Conservative MP Tilly O'Neill Gordon (Miramichi, N.B.) and Jake Stewart, MLA for Southwest Miramichi, announced federal-provincial funding to upgrade the Rural Community of Upper Miramichi’s community park. The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, is providing a … Read more
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) announced funding to support the purchase of modern equipment and related training for WearWell Garments Limited. The Stellarton-based company is a full-line manufacturer and supplier of industrial uniforms, protective wear, and corporate wear for clients across Canada. The full release is available … Read more
Conservative MP John Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest, N.B.) and Curtis Malloch, MLA for Charlotte-Campobello, N.B., announced support for infrastructure improvements to Head Harbour’s light station in Wilson's Beach, N.B. The improvements to the light station include repairing three chimneys and the seawall; restoring the walkway, half of the tower foundation, and the water system in … Read more
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) and Town of Riverview officials announced funding for the Byron Dobson Arena in the Town of Riverview, N.B. The project announced involves the replacement of the condenser unit for the lower ice … Read more
