Press Release Department: Federal - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) underscored the importance of francophones as an economic force in Canada, and outlined the government’s efforts to help Canada’s minority language communities reach their full economic potential at a speech before a national gathering of francophone economic development leaders. Valcourt said he was pleased … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.), National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) announced support for the creation of the only rowing facility east of Montreal capable of hosting national and international level regattas on Lochaber Lake in Antigonish County. MacKay said that a facility such … Read more

Federal and provincial government representatives joined Kings County residents to celebrate the grand opening of the region’s new PotashCorp Civic Centre. Conservative MP Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) and David Alward, premier of New Brunswick, were among those on hand at the celebration. On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, … Read more

Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs will continue to have access to real-world business advice to help them grow and enhance the competitiveness of their businesses. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) announced government support for Entrepreneurs’ Forum, an organization that provides free, confidential business advisory services to innovative entrepreneurs. The full release … Read more

With support from the federal government, businesses in rural communities across Atlantic Canada will now have enhanced access to training to help strengthen their business management skills. The new Entrepreneurial Training Fund, announced by Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) will be offered by the Atlantic network of Community Business … Read more

Eight New Brunswick ICT companies will seek out export and business opportunities in Boston and New York on two separate trade missions, thanks to support from the federal and provincial governments. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) said that the government is committed to helping New Brunswick businesses compete successfully … Read more

National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and Paula Biggar, MLA responsible for Tyne Valley-Linkletter, P.E.I, joined company officials from Northern Peat Ltd. to announce funding towards the purchase of new innovative equipment for the company. Shea said Northern Peat Ltd. is a significant employer in West Prince and has an impressive record of export … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, N.B.) announced a combined federal and provincial investment to assist the Stonehammer Geopark undertake three years of marketing activities, secure the UNESCO-supported International Geopark Conference, and explore the possibility of establishing an endowment fund to … Read more

Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, N.B.) announced support for Science East and the delivery of ILLUMINATE, a program designed to highlight career opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Ashfield said that the government is especially proud to invest in projects like Science East’s ILLUMINATE as they work to raise … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.), Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, N.L.) announced that the Downtown Stephenville Business Improvement Association Corporation is undertaking upgrades to the south side of Main Street in Stephenville’s downtown business area. Penashue said that the town of Stephenville is a strategic … Read more