Press Release Department: Federal - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency said that the Atlantic Canada Trails Association announced an initiative focused on promoting Atlantic Canada trails as tourism and recreation destinations. Prince Edward Island Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey said Atlantic Canada's network of trails, including the Confederation Trail, provides the perfect opportunity for visitors and residents to explore … Read more

In honour of the Year of the Entrepreneur the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency has recognized Cows Ice Cream, a Charlottetown, PE, company that has been in operation since 1983. The CEO of Cows Jackie McIntyre said that over the years, the company has benefited from tremendous support from the ACOA. McIntyre said when they needed … Read more

New Brunswick Premier, David Alward, and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB) met in Ottawa to discuss economic development opportunities for the province. Valcourt said New Brunswick will be a key partner with the federal government as it pursues the next phase of Canada's Economic Action Plan. Call 613-948-3987.

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency announced that the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island is undertaking improvements to the Confederation Trail as a result of assistance provided by the federal and provincial governments. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB) said that the government is pleased to support initiatives like … Read more

Trade Team PEI announced that it will travel to the Caribbean region to participate in a multi-sector mission to develop commercial and academic relationships with seven islands in the region. National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) said that the Government's trade investments in events such as these will support local companies in gaining the … Read more

On behalf of Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB), Conservative MP Tilly O'Neill-Gordon (Miramichi, NB) announced that Arena Ade Theriault in Baie Ste-Anne, NB has been re-opened following a federally-funded renovation. The full release is available online. Call 506-452-3917. Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced that Gaddess Industrial Inc. has expanded, modernized and relocated … Read more

National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced $750,000 to support the Port of Dalhousie's infrastructure improvements, allowing he installation of a wood chip conveyor system to assist with the loading of ships. The full release is available online. Call 506-452-3034.

Fisheries Minister Gail Shea announced in Prince Edward Island the government is investing over $15 million in six new research projects through the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). Call 613-995-2960.

Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) said that in response to market demand, Soya-Source Inc. has opened a new processing facility to extract oil and meal from soybeans thanks to investments made by the federal and provincial governments. Call 902-626-2878. On behalf of Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB), Fisheries and Oceans Minister … Read more

The annual Tourism Atlantic Technology Award was presented to Golf PEI for its interactive website and innovative use of social media to increase visitation to Prince Edward Island golf courses and the province as a whole. The full release is available online. Call 902-626-2878.