Press Release Department: Federal - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The Harbourfront Theatre will soon embark on a project to accommodate the permanent location of the local Visitor Information Centre, and to undertake exterior infrastructure improvements, thanks to contributions from the federal and provincial governments. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced funding and project details. The Government of Canada, … Read more

MacKenzie Atlantic Tool & Die/Machining Ltd. is taking advantage of state-of-the-art technology to expand its markets, with a business loan from the Government of Canada. The investment was announced National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.). The $169,000 business loan enables MacKenzie Atlantic to acquire cutting-edge equipment for their full-service tool and die manufacturing … Read more

Conservative MP Scott Armstrong (Cumberland-Colchester- Musquodoboit Valley, N.S.) announced support for the North Shore Recreation Centre and the Northumberland Arts Council. An investment of $47,108 made under the Government of Canada’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund will help the North Shore Recreation Centre add a baseball diamond to its existing multi-purpose sports field. The centre currently … Read more

Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) marked the latest stage of progress for a Halifax-based company developing a device to significantly reduce the risks associated with undergoing general anesthesia. Wong marked the achievement on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.). On May 12, 2012, National Defence … Read more

A delegation of 19 Atlantic Canadian seafood industry companies is already making a big splash at the 2013 International Boston Seafood Show (IBSS), the largest seafood event in North America, held this year from March 10 to 12. In addition to building relationships with buyers and suppliers from around the world during the show, participating … Read more

On this International Women’s Day, National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced an investment of close to $78,000 in a new skills building and mentoring initiative designed to help women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada maximize the growth of their businesses. Women entrepreneurs in Atlantic … Read more

The Yarmouth waterfront is upgrading and modernizing with support from the federal government. Conservative MP Greg Kerr (West Nova, N.S.) announced support for the project on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.). The $375,000 federal investment supports upgrades to the waterfront entertainment venue, redevelopment of side streets, new … Read more

Tourism industry representatives from Atlantic Canada have a unique opportunity to learn through industry best practices thanks to the Government of Canada. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced support for the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB) to continue to coordinate and manage the Tourism Best Practices Program. … Read more

The Northumberland Fisheries Museum in Pictou is expanding with support from the Government of Canada. 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 $246,500 in federal support for the project. The full release is available online. Call 902-403-6475. Provincial and … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) announced investments to the communities of Dalhousie and Caraquet, N.B., for the development of a planning process as part of the Sustainable Tourism Expansion Program. These investments will allow the Towns … Read more