Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced an investment of $1.78 million over three years to strengthen Food and Beverage Atlantic’s operations and expand its support for businesses across the region. The investment will: Support the Expert Implementation Fund, which connects eligible food and … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) addressed 300 delegates from Canada and around the world at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)-New Brunswick Conference on Place-Based Economic Development. The full release is available online. Contact Natasha.Kochhar@acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
This week, over 30 of the region’s top firms and organizations are in London, U.K., to take part in Defence and Security Equipment International 2025 (DSEI). Led by the Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA), with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and all four Atlantic Provinces, the delegation is among the … Read more
Liberal MP Mike Kelloway (Sydney—Glace Bay, N.S.) announced a non-repayable contribution of $400,000 to the CBRM for its wayfinding project. The full release is available online. Contact Natasha.Kochhar@acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced that businesses in Atlantic Canada can now apply to the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI). The program is designed to help small to medium sized enterprises across the region respond to trade shocks by supporting projects … Read more
The Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Canadian provinces are supporting Digital Nova Scotia to bring 15 video game studios from across the region to Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany. From Aug. 20-25, these firms will join gaming companies from around the world to boost export readiness, forge new connections, and open doors to untapped markets. … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) joined leaders from the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC) and the Atlantic Indigenous Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AIEDIRP), to highlight how Indigenous-led economic development is shaping a more prosperous, inclusive future for … Read more
Liberal MP Bobby Morrissey (Egmont, PEI) announced a commitment of up to $284,200 to Village musical acadien in the Évangéline region, PEI. The full release is available online. Contact Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Mike Kelloway (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) announced a non-repayable contribution of $3 million to the Municipality of the … Read more
A delegation of 48 Atlantic Canadian companies will showcase their products at Seafood Expo North America (SENA) from March 16-18 in Boston, Massachusetts, highlighting Atlantic Canada’s competitive advantage in the global fish and seafood industry. With suppliers and buyers from over 50 countries participating in this international event, SENA serves as a platform for expanding international … Read more
While attending the Hospitality Newfoundland and Labradore Conference and Trade Show, Minister for Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, N.L.) announced that the Government of Canada will provide up to $6 million over three years to help the four Atlantic provinces improve intra-regional air … Read more
