Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Liberal MP Jaime Battiste (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced a non-repayable contribution of $609,317 to New Dawn Enterprises Limited to provide community and business integration services to international students over three years. The full release is available online. Call 902-830-3839.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Liberal MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) and Arlene Dunn, New Brunswick Minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business and Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, announced a joint government investment of more than $400,000 to Moncton-based Area52 Ltd. to help commercialize its Industrial Internet of Things product suite. The funding will support IIOT pilot projects to … Read more

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Middle Class Prosperity and Labour Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a repayable contribution of $350,000 to Stark International to help build an automated oil diagnostic and research laboratory at its current facility. The new laboratory will allow the company to research and develop cleaner oil recycling solutions and … Read more

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Official Languages) René Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche, N.B.) announced a repayable contribution of $300,000 through ACOA to help Fiready Inc. add semi-automated wood drying equipment. This state-of-the-art equipment will increase the operation’s productivity by maximizing drying capability, and enable the company to … Read more

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Darren Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced a repayable contribution of $668,500 to Ace Machining to expand its production facility. The full release is available online. Call 902-830-3839.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) announced a total of $1,430,500 in repayable contributions through ACOA to help four companies commercialize and market their products: Novalte Inc. is receiving $500,000 to create six new jobs to expand its development and support team for its new managed service, which is … Read more

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Liberal MP Kody Blois (Kings–Hants, N.S.) announced a non-repayable contribution of $380,000 to the Scott’s Bay Wilderness Society for a harbour revitalization project. The full release is available online. Call 902-830-3839.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Liberal MP Pat Finnigan (Miramichi-Grand Lake, N.B.) and Arlene Dunn, New Brunswick Minister of Economic Development and Small Business and Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, announced a joint government investment of more than $1.1 million to install a fully automated bagging and robotic packaging line at Envirem Organics Inc.’s Miramichi facility. The company is also contributing $851,985 … Read more

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Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) announced a federal investment of $485,000 for the King’s Theatre Society. The funding will enable the Theatre to increase the building’s energy efficiency, enhance the performance space and upgrade its website to support virtual performances. The full release is available online. Call 613-295-8123. Parliamentary … Read more

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Liberal MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Thunder Bay–Rainy River, N.B.), along with ARS Canada Rolling Stock Inc. officials announced a $3 million repayable contribution through ACOA to purchase equipment and retrofit existing buildings to accommodate a railcar manufacturing operation in Moncton. The full release is available online.