Liberal MP Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) announced a $100,250 contribution through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) for Bridges To Hope at an event held in St. John’s. An investment will fund upgrades to the Bridges To Hope community food pantry that will enhance client programs and provide greater access to services for … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick are investing in the expansion of the Moncton Flight College. The expansion includes the purchase and installation of four new flight training simulators and will enable the company to train up to 130 additional students over the next two years. The Government of Canada is providing a repayable … Read more
On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Bernadette Jordan (South Shore-St. Margarets, N.S.) announced two funding contributions through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for projects in Queens County. A $20,511 non-repayable contribution to the Queens Association for Supported Living will assist with infrastructure and equipment upgrades at two of its facilities – … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Alan McIsaac, PEI Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, announced government support for property improvements to the East Point Lighthouse. The Government of Canada is providing a non-repayable contribution of $39,275 to the Friends of Elmira Railway Museum Inc., a non-profit organization that operates the lighthouse. The full release is available … Read more
The Government of Canada has made an investment of up to $3 million to the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute to develop new approaches for detecting and monitoring cancer in bodily fluids and reducing the need for invasive procedures. This investment was announced today by Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, NB) at an event held at the Atlantic Cancer Research … Read more
The government has announced a $3,000,000 in investments for an innovative project underway at Dalhousie University that will position itself as a hub for research and development in the field of rare diseases, which are typically orphaned by the pharmaceutical industry. Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) made the announcement at an event held at the Life Sciences Research Institute. … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Tourism Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, Nfld.) and Christopher Mitchelmore, provincial Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, announced combined funding of more than $350,000 for St. Anthony Basin Resources Inc. (SABRI) for two projects in the region. The Government of Canada contributed $38,611 to SABRI … Read more
Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) announced a $460,000 non-repayable contribution to help build a new 3,800 square-foot facility at L’Arche Cape Breton Society’s (L’Arche) Iron Mines location. This funding will enable L’Arche to expand their work programs for adults with intellectual disabilities as well as the scope of training and professional development programs for staff. The full … Read more
Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $500,000 in Boondoc Technologies (operating as The Rounds) which will allow physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare practitioners to draw on the expertise of their peers around the world. Boondoc’s online tools will also provide industry partners in Canada insights into current medical issues and physician concerns. … Read more
The Lobster Council of Canada is leading an Atlantic delegation of 14 companies who are attending this year’s Seafood Expo Asia, thanks to an investment of $124,133 from the Government of Canada through ACOA’s Business Development Program, and an additional $20,000 in support from the four Atlantic provinces. This business mission aligns with the trade and … Read more
