Liberal MP Kody Blois (Kings–Hants, N.S.) announced a non-repayable contribution of $722,000 over three years to Landing Strong to develop a workplace reintegration pilot program to transition skilled veterans and first responders into civilian careers in manufacturing and mining, two of the region’s key industries. This funding will help 100 veterans and first responders transition to meaningful careers … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) announced a non-repayable contribution of $237,986 for the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador to deliver its employment programs in rural areas of the province. The full release is available online. Call 709-689-5731.
Liberal MP Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) announced three Government of Canada non-repayable contributions totalling $518,000 to support Startup Zone efforts to accelerate the creation of new startups and the growth of existing businesses in the province. The Province of Prince Edward Island is also contributing $328,750 through Innovation PEI. The full release is available online. Call 902-314-1880.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Darren Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced a non-repayable Government of Canada contribution of $227,000 towards these initiatives. This project will help the Commission identify, build and improve infrastructure along the Shubenacadie River to increase outdoor visitation and generate economic activity for the region. The full release is available online. Call 902-830-3839.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) announced support for innovation and entrepreneurship with the official launch of the Lab2Market (L2M) program. Led by Dalhousie University in Atlantic Canada, L2M gives promising researchers access to world-class mentors, a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and funding to explore their work’s commercial potential. Over the next … Read more
Liberal MP Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) announced a repayable contribution of $477,075 for Seddi Canada ULC to prepare its prototype textile simulation software and hardware for the market. The full release is available online. Call 902-452-2343.
Liberal MP Jaime Battiste (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced a repayable contribution of $1.3 million through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to Protocase for the construction of the new facility. The full release is available online. Call 902-830-3939.
Liberal MP Scott Simms (Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, Nfld.), along with Andrew Parsons, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, announced a total investment of $343,678 for improvements to the Newfoundland T’Railway. This investment will enable the Newfoundland T’Railway Council to upgrade several bridges along the trail system, which stretches 883 kilometres from St. John’s to Channel-Port aux … Read more
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced that approximately $12 million of that amount will go to SMEs in Newfoundland and Labrador that still need extra cash flow to deal with the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19. Joly also met virtually with Jeff LeDrew, CEO of Jumping Bean Coffee Inc., to … Read more
Liberal MP Mike Kelloway (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) announced a repayable contribution of $900,000 to Canso Seafoods Ltd for facility upgrades and new equipment. This investment, provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, has enabled Canso Seafoods to add a new extension building to its existing manufacturing plant. The full release is available online. Call 902-830-3839.
