Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.)  announced a repayable contribution of $250,000 to SeaChange for specialized bio-refinery equipment. The new equipment will enable SeaChange to extract high value chemicals from seaweed that are in growing demand in the food and beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The full release is … Read more

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

On behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Liberal MP Churence Rogers (Bonavista–Burin–Trinity, NL) and Andrew Parsons, provincial Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, announced a total investment of $274,757 for the Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation to enhance the Garrick Theatre and address challenges caused by the pandemic. The full release is available online. … Read more

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Liberal MP Ken McDonald (Avalon, Nfld.) announced a repayable contribution of $1 million to Pennecon Hydraulic Systems Limited. This investment has allowed the company to design and manufacture an aeration system for fish cages that is specifically designed for Atlantic Canada’s unique coastal environment. The full release is available online. Call 709-689-5731.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Liberal MP Lenore Zann (Cumberland-Colchester, N.S.) announced a repayable contribution of $850,000 to Coldstream Clear Distillery Ltd the installation of new manufacturing equipment at its Truro facility to meet growing demand for its products. The full release is available online. Call 902-830-3839. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Official Languages) … Read more

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) announced a $100,000 non-repayable contribution to support the Evergreen Festival, a new annual signature holiday event to support local businesses across the province by offering a safe and accessible on-line shopping experience for anyone looking for a special gift made in Nova Scotia. The full … Read more

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

On behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, N.L.) and Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced a total contribution of $330,000 for the Gros Morne Co-operating Association to develop a regional plan … Read more

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Darren Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced a total of $547,500 in repayable contributions to Dartmouth Ocean Technologies and Sedna Technologies. This support will allow the companies to pursue technology development and commercialization projects. The full release is available online. Call 902-830-3839.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Liberal MP Kody Blois (Kings–Hants, N.S.) announced non-repayable contributions totaling $620,115 to help Wolfville and Windsor heighten their vibrancy and appeal as tourism destinations when it is safe to travel. The full release is available online. Call 902-830-3839.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Liberal MP Lenore Zann (Cumberland-Colchester, N.S.) announced a repayable contribution of $200,000 to Maritime Gourmet Mushrooms. This investment will enable the company to add 3,000 square feet to its facility and install automated equipment to process specialty mushroom substrate. The full release is available online. Call 902-830-3839.

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.) and Gary Crossman, New Brunswick’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, along with Town of Nackawic officials, announced a joint investment of more than $1 million to support … Read more