Liberal MP Alaina Lockhart (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced an investment of more than $240,000 for renovations and upgrades to Camp Glenburn, operated by the YMCA of Greater Saint John. Liberal MP Wayne Long (Saint John-Rothesay, N.B.) also in attendance. The Government of Canada is providing a contribution of $240,968 under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program and the YMCA of … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.) and Stephen Horsman, Deputy Premier, Province of New Brunswick, to announce federal and provincial funding for a joint project between Ignite Fredericton and SGIN. This two-year pilot project will provide funding so smart grid related companies can access the world-class testing labs at the University … Read more
Liberal MP Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.) along with Stephen Horsman, Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Families and Children, Minister responsible for Military Affairs and Mayor Mike O’Brien, City of Fredericton, to announce more than $788,000 to help support building improvements to Fredericton’s Cultural Centre. The Government of Canada is contributing $369,093 through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program … Read more
Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) and Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) announced the Government of Canada’s support for Momentum, which will bring together Cape Breton’s start-ups, innovators and the organizations committed to their success, under one roof. A federal investment of $1,395,500, over a three-year period, is being provided through ACOA’s Business Development Program. The Government of Nova Scotia is supporting … Read more
Liberal MP Bobby Morrissey (Egmont, PEI) and Sonny Gallant, Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning, announced support for the Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité to deliver its 2017 summer employment program, Programme d’entrepreneurship régionale, communautaire, et économique. ACOA will provide a non-repayable contribution of $97,950 through its Business Development Program. The Government of PEI will provide ($47,000). … Read more
Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PEI) and Heath MacDonald, PEI Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, announced support for Anderson’s Grand Victorian Inc. ACOA’s Business Development Program, is providing a $115,000 repayable contribution towards renovations and marketing efforts. The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing $175,000 in repayable support and assistance with the creation of the facility’s website. The … Read more
Anaconda Mining Inc. is partnering with Memorial University to develop the technology to mine these deposits in a more cost-effective manner. Liberal MP Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) announced more than $1.5 million for the project. Cathy Bennett, provincial Minister of Finance, announced a provincial government investment of more than $520,000 for the initiative through the Research & Development Corporation. This … Read more
Liberal MP Scott Simms (Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, Nfld.) announced $118,717 from ACOA’s Business Development Program for the EXCITE Corporation’s Centre for Hearing Science. Through this investment, EXCITE Corporation will undertake activities to enhance the future sustainability of the Centre for Hearing Science, including research attraction, pre-commercialization of biomedical innovations as well as additional training development. The full release is … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Heath MacDonald, PEI Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, announced federal and provincial support for the PEI Lobster Festival in Souris, PEI. ACOA will provide a $25,000 non-repayable contribution through its Business Development Program. The Government of PEI, through the Departments of Economic Development and Tourism, and Agriculture and Fisheries is … Read more
Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced that the Government of Canada has invested a total of $953,300 during the past year to further develop Membertou, N.S. These investments supported technology enhancements at both the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre and the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre. This funding also allowed Membertou to further develop its cultural tourism product through the creation of … Read more
