Press Release Department: Federal - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB) announced major federal investments toward the organization of the 2014 World Acadian Congress. Valcourt said the government is proud to invest in the 2014 World Acadian Congress, an excellent example of an economic development opportunity for this French-speaking region. The full release is available online. … Read more

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, NS) announced support for a program that will encourage Shelburne businesses to adopt best practices in e-commerce and digital technologies to grow and innovate their businesses. A government investment of $31,792 … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB), National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) joined members of the local artisan cooperative to celebrate a grand re-opening of La Coopérative d'artisanat d'Abram-Village. Members have been gathering in this venue to create their Acadian-themed and inspired handmade crafts for 45 … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB), National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) and P.E.I. Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach announced in Charlottetown, PE, the opening of OmniActive Health Technologies’ new research and development facilities, marking the foundation of further growth in Prince Edward … Read more

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) took part in the official opening of the Quidi Vidi Village Plantation, commending the city of St. John’s and its partners in revitalizing a heritage structure that served the village’s fishing industry for many years. In April of 2010, the government announced an investment of over $1.5 million … Read more

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) joined Memorial University president and vice chancellor Dr. Gary Kachanoski to announce a combined investment of over $4.4 million in Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Labrador Institute. This project will enhance research and development capacity in Labrador, specifically within the resource sector, through the recruitment of highly skilled personnel … Read more

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB) will lead a Canadian delegation on a visit to Democratic Republic of Congo and Côte d’Ivoire from June 19 to 27, 2012. He will then visit France from June 28 to 29, 2012. Valcourt will meet with key members of the Congolese government, as … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB), National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) announced the grand re-opening of the Canadian Potato Museum after the facility underwent renovations and upgrades. Shea said the government is is pleased to support establishments like the Canadian Potato Museum. The Government of … Read more

Harness racing roots run deep in Atlantic Canada and this traditional industry continues to provide many direct and indirect economic benefits across the region. Thanks to support from the federal and provincial governments, the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission has purchased state-of-the-art technology to keep up with industry standards, for eight tracks across Atlantic Canada. … Read more

Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced an investment of more than $680,000 in funding in LearnSphere Canada Inc., a not-for-profit organization specializing in training and skills development in Fredericton, NB. Ashfield said the investments will support training for essential skills development for not-for-profit organizations designed to help them improve their governance structures … Read more