Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Yvonne Jones (Labrador, Nfld.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing more than $736,000 in the Innu Business Development Centre to enable the Centre to continue providing business services to its members in the communities of Sheshatshiu and Natuashish and throughout the province. The full … Read more
Liberal MP René Arseneault (Madawaska–Restigouche, N.B.) joined by Francine Landry, MLA for Madawaska Les Lacs-Edmundston, and François Bossé, General Manager of Max Steel, to announce a repayable contribution of $109,000 through ACOA’s Business Development Program to Max Steel. The Province of New Brunswick is also investing $109,000. This investment has enabled the company to expand its base of operations, purchase new equipment … Read more
Liberal MP Wayne Long (Saint John-Rothesay, N.B.) announced an investment of $37,962 from the Government of Canada towards renovations to the Thistle – St. Andrews Curling Club’s facility. The funding will be used to support renovations for accessibility to persons with disabilities and improve the building’s energy efficiency. This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full … Read more
Liberal MP Darrell Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, N.S.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $2,999,699 in ABK Biomedical. This support will help the medical devices firm produce and commercialize a variety of sizes of its patented imageable microspheres (tiny beads) in-house. The contribution is going towards the design and development of custom equipment as well as getting the regulatory approval needed … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) announced that the ACOA is providing a non-repayable contribution of $304,086 over two years to Prince Edward Island Business Women’s Association to support women in PEI by providing business advisory services, access to resources and tools, professional and business skills development, networking opportunities and community … Read more
Federal ministers and Atlantic premiers met in Moncton, N.B., to review the Atlantic Growth Strategy’s progress. The Leadership Committee discussed and welcomed the positive announcement that Atlantic Canada’s Ocean Supercluster was one of five industry clusters in Canada chosen to receive funding. The ministers and premiers announced they will lead a trade mission to China in … Read more
Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced the Government of Canada is investing $360,000 in Copol International Ltd. to help the plastic film packaging company upgrade manufacturing equipment to increase output, improve quality, and meet more demanding expectations from international and domestic customers. The repayable contribution is being made through ACOA’s Business Development Program. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417.
Liberal MP Pat Finnigan (Miramichi-Grand Lake, N.B.) announced an investment of more than $12,900 from the Government of Canada towards community spaces in Miramichi, N.B. This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 506-778-8448.
Liberal MP Darrell Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, N.S.) announced an investment of $500,000 from the Government of Canada to VineView, which provides high-quality data to grape growers about the health of their vines, will be able to expand its presence in international markets. The contribution, being made through ACOA’s Business Development Program, will help the data analytics firm establish itself in … Read more
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) announced a contribution of $69,770 to Gibson Woods United Baptist Church. The funding supports renovations to the church and former segregated school, as well as land improvements to the Mathieu Da Costa Trail. The contribution is being made through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417.
