Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway Gerald Keddy (South Shore-St. Margaret's, N.S.) announced that the Forties Community Centre in New Ross, N.S., recently completed exterior upgrades, including siding, insulation and gutters, with support from the Government of Canada. The Government of Canada … Read more
Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shores Nova Scotia Association (DEANS) is engaging a specialist to conduct a community tourism market readiness assessment of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) announced support for the study. The Government … Read more
Conservative MP Mike Allen (Tobique-Mactaquac, N.B.), on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), announced federal funding for renovations at the Upper Nashwaak Agrena located in Stanley, N.B. The project involves renovations to the Nashwaak Room to serve as a venue for community activities such as receptions, training, conferences, and … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, N.B.) announced support to the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) Canada. The funding will help position research parks for greater sustainability and enable the advancement of research and development throughout the Atlantic region. The project involves the development of an economic impact study and a marketing plan … Read more
Conservative MP Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) announced an investment of close to $5.6 million in support of two innovative research and development (R&D) projects in Moncton under the 2012 Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) competitive round. The New Brunswick projects were among 17 new R&D projects in Atlantic Canada selected to receive AIF funding, as announced … Read more
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, N.B.) announced an investment of close to $5.9 million in support of three innovative research and development (R&D) projects at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Fredericton, under the 2012 Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) competitive round. … Read more
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and David Alward, Premier of New Brunswick, announced combined support in Apex Industries Inc. The funding will help improve company competitiveness and create greater opportunities for the aerospace and defence sector. The federal government, through ACOA's Business Development Program, is providing a total repayable … Read more
A new trade certification program will help enterprising tradespeople in Atlantic Canada obtain all the tools they’ll need to succeed in business. The Atlantic Trades Business Seal Program was announced by Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.). This pan-Atlantic initiative will provide tradespeople with the opportunity to supplement their trade … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway Gerald Keddy (South Shore-St. Margaret's, N.S.) announced funding to support the expansion of Muwin Estate Wines Ltd. A repayable investment of $150,000 … Read more
Provincial and federal representatives joined company officials to celebrate the opening of B.W.S. Manufacturing Ltd’s new facility in Centreville, N.B. They also announced provincial and federal investments that have helped the company acquire a neighbouring manufacturing facility to establish the new plant, enabling the company to increase its capacity while improving worker safety and their … Read more
