Press Release Department: Federal - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

During a Government of Canada-led business mission that is currently taking place in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) congratulated officials from Halifax’s LED Roadway Lighting (LRL) for having secured a multimillion dollar supply contract in the Dominican Republic. As part of the contract, LRL … Read more

Two projects designed to spur economic activity and shine the spotlight on some of Nova Scotia’s sparkling talents and facilities were announced at the Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool. 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.) … Read more

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) wrapped up a series of meetings and visits focusing on the development of Atlantic Canada’s energy sector in Saint John, N.L. Valcourt held a round table session with officials of the Atlantica Centre for Energy in Saint John, N.B. Valcourt talked with them about … Read more

The Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre will benefit from energy efficiencies and cost-effective practices thanks to a federal investment. National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced an investment in a new Variable Air Flow System for the facility which will improve efficiencies within the facility. The government, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.), National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) and P.E.I. Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley joined members of the Alberton Prince County Exhibition to celebrate a milestone event. Shea said … Read more

Instrument Concepts-Sensor Software Inc. and Ocean Sonics Ltd, companies that design and manufacture ocean-measuring systems, with assistance from the Government of Canada, will develop an underwater listening device. Conservative MP Scott Armstrong (Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, N.S.) made the announcement on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.). Through an Atlantic … Read more

An Amherst-based company that specializes in the production of labels for commercial clients across Canada is set to expand, while reducing their environmental impact, with a repayable investment from the Government of Canada. The announcement was made by Conservative MP Scott Armstrong (Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, NS), on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) … Read more

AMEIL Constructors Limited is acquiring new equipment that will help improve the productivity of plant operations as a result of support provided by the government. The announcement was made by Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB). Valcourt said by enhancing the productivity of its plant, AMEIL Constructors Limited will improve … Read more

21inc, a youth leadership organization from New Brunswick, is expanding its flagship 21Leaders program across Atlantic Canada. Thanks to support from the Government of Canada and the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia governments, the program will provide new and emerging leaders with a unique training experience designed to give them the tools, networks and confidence … Read more

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB) announced significant support from the government for Halifax’s growing Information and Communication Technology Sector. These business loans are to four local firms that are developing solutions for the business world and will help them to compete on the world stage. The government, through the … Read more