Liberal MP Nick Whalen (St. John’s East, Nfld.) announced an investment of more than $151,000 from the Government of Canada through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador. With this funding, CCNL will continue its craft sector development activities centred around key strategic areas including sector support and planning; the Devon House fine craft gallery; … Read more
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) announced investments totaling $282,508 from the Government of Canada towards four community meeting spaces and recreational opportunities in Kings and Hants County. These investments are being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-2500. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Tourism Alaina Lockhart (Fundy … Read more
Liberal MP Bobby Morrissey (Egmont, PEI), along with Heath MacDonald, PEI Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, announced funding for the City of Summerside. Through its Business Development Program, ACOA is providing a contribution of $15,000 to the City of Summerside to showcase the city as a premier sport tourism destination. The Government of Prince Edward Island is also … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) and Sonny Gallant, PEI Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning, announced investments supporting the implementation of an Experiential Learning and Workplace Integrated Learning model at the University of Prince Edward Island. ACOA is providing a non-repayable contribution of $114,660 through its Business Development Program to UPEI for the … Read more
Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced that the North Star Rowing Club received a $36,400 investment from the Government of Canada to modernized and expand its club boathouse. This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-2500.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) and Heath MacDonald, PEI Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, announced that the federal and provincial government are supporting the efforts of Meetings & Conventions PEI as they work to grow the market and showcase the province as a uniquely attractive, worldwide destination to host … Read more
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) announced that the Government of Canada is providing a $40,000 investment to Devour! The Food Film Fest to help organizers market the festival in key national and international markets and provide skill development opportunities for culinary students in the Atlantic region. The funding is being allocated through ACOA’s Business Development Program. The full release … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.) joined officials from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery to celebrate the official grand opening of the Gallery’s Pavilion. The Government of Canada invested $1.5 million under ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund while Canadian Heritage contributed $507,821 to this … Read more
Liberal MP Darrell Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, N.S.) announced a $500,000 investment from the Government of Canada to Squiggle Park’s, a new learning tool that is helping children and educators on the path to early reading success. Launched twelve months ago, Squiggle Park has been used by more than 4,000 schools throughout Canada and the United States, with the number of users … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.) announced an investment of $15,050 investment from the Government of Canada towards the Village of New Maryland Centre, which will be used to install solar panels. This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 506-452-3687. Liberal MP Sean … Read more
