Liberal MP Lenore Zann (Cumberland-Colchester, N.S.) announced a non-repayable contribution of $44,530 to The Sunset Community. This contribution will help The Sunset Community strengthen its social enterprise division by expanding its commercial laundry service. The full release is available online. Call 902-830-3839.
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Queen’s Privy Council Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced an investment of more than $900,000 for the New Brunswick Multicultural Council Inc. (NBMC). The funding will support skills training and experiential learning to help newcomers overcome barriers to entering the workforce. The project will help grow New Brunswick’s labour … Read more
Liberal MP Mike Kelloway (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) announced total investments of $536,753 to two companies for three initiatives in Lower L’Ardoise and Louisbourg: Lobsters “R” Us Seafood in Lower L’Ardoise is receiving a $450,000 repayable contribution; and, A&L Seafoods Limited in Louisburg is receiving a non-repayable contribution of $36,753.. The full release is available online. Call 343-550-9594. Liberal MP René … Read more
Liberal MP Jaime Battiste (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced total investments of $1 million to two companies in North Sydney and Neils Harbour: Northsyde Processing Limited in North Sydney is receiving a $450,000 repayable contribution; and Victoria Co-Operative Fisheries Limited in Neils Harbour is receiving a $450,000 repayable contribution. The full release is available online. Call 353-550-9594.
Liberal MP Pat Finnigan (Miramichi-Grand Lake, N.B.) announced total investments of $1,454,544 in four initiatives in Escuminac and surrounding areas to help the region’s fish and seafood processing sector tackle challenges caused by the pandemic head-on and ensure its future viability. The funding will support plant and equipment modifications and relieve pressures associated with health and safety requirements … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Official Languages) Darren Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced total investments of $292,214 to two companies in Dartmouth to help the region’s fish and seafood processing sector: Right Source Group Limited is receiving a $290,355 repayable contribution; and, Acadian Seaplants Limited is receiving … Read more
Liberal MP Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) announced total investments of $2,056,250 to two companies with headquarters in Bedford: Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership is receiving a $2 million repayable contribution; and Fisherman’s Market International Incorporated is receiving a non-repayable contribution of $56,250. The full release is available online. Call 343-550-9594.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, N.L.) announced a federal investment of more than $525,000 to St. Andrews-based Huntsman Marine Science Centre. The Government of Canada will support the non-profit group to continue its extensive work in research, education and tourism, focused on aquatic … Read more
Liberal MP Mike Kelloway (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) announced a total of $2,050,000 in Government of Canada contributions to help WFN increase production and expand into new markets. The upgrades at WFN will increase the number of fish harvested each year, expand the company’s freezing and packaging capacity and create jobs in the rural community. The full release is … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) announced a total investment of $4,850,984 in 12 projects for 11 companies throughout Western Nova Scotia. This investment will help the region’s fish and seafood processing sector tackle challenges caused by the pandemic head-on and ensure its future viability. The full release … Read more
