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Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) and Brian Gallant, Premier of New Brunswick, joined officials from APEX Industries Inc. to announced afederal and provincial government investment of $2.6 million in the company. The project allows the company to move forward with the initial stage of its growth plan by expanding its steel door division, upgrading equipment … Read more

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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.) announced an investment from the Government of Canada to support the CyberSmart 2018 summit, hosted by Cyber NB. The 2018 summit brings together leaders in industry, academia, and government, to share expertise in cybersecurity, with a focus on workforce development to meet the growing demand for highly-skilled employees … Read more

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Discovery Drill Manufacturer has developed a new hydraulic diamond drill prototype, the first of its kind on the market, which will allow them allow them to remain competitive with existing and future clients. The project was possible thanks to investments of nearly $300,000 from the governments of Canada and New Brunswick. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of … Read more

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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Democratic Institutions Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) announced a $328,943 investment towards  Adaptiiv Medical Technologies. The assistance will help Adaptiiv Medical Technologies obtain regulatory approval to expand into new markets in the United States, and to execute a new marketing plan featuring promotional materials and a demonstration video to showcase the company’s … Read more

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Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced a $500,000 investment to Precision Biologic Inc. The assistance will help Precision Biologic Inc. develop new products to complement its existing line of frozen plasma diagnostic items used for hemostasis testing throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The contribution is being made through ACOA’s Business Development Program. The full … Read more

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Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Pat Murphy, PEI Minister of Rural and Regional Development, a total contribution of $12,258 from the Government of Canada and $12,258 from the Province of Prince Edward Island towards two projects in the North Shore and Eastern PEI communities. The full release is available online. Call 902-566-7569. Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, … Read more

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On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced a Government of Canada is investment of $3,000,000 in Metamaterial Technologies Inc. to help the Dartmouth-based smart materials company begin advanced manufacturing of its first commercial product, metaAIR eyewear. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417.

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Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced the Government of Canada is investing $200,000 in Supreme Tank Incorporated to support the purchase of machinery and equipment aimed at automating its production processes and improving overall efficiency. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417.

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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) and Chris Palmer, provincial Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, announced support for FilmPEI to strengthen a key resource for the province’s film industry. The Government of Canada, through the Innovative Communities Fund, is providing a non-repayable contribution of $118,250 to support infrastructure upgrades and equipment acquisition for … Read more

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On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Tourism Alaina Lockhart (Fundy Royal, NL) joined Paul Woodhouse, President of Sentrex Wind Services Inc., to announce support for the Quispamsis company. The Government of Canada is providing $123,345 for the first project and an additional $112,405 … Read more