Press Release Department: Federal - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Liberal MP Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) announced support for JKNinc. and its continued expansion. The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, is providing a $138,250 repayable contribution to support the company’s expansion which will fuel new product development and the enhancement of existing services. As part of the recently launched Atlantic Growth Strategy, the Government of … Read more

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) and Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI), Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PE) joined Alan McIsaac, PEI Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, to announce government support for Red Soil Organics Inc. to purchase innovative sorting and packaging equipment. ACOA, through its Business Development Program, is providing … Read more

Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) announced a Government of Canada contribution totaling $400,000 to the Wolfville L’Arche Homefires Society for infrastructure upgrades. Of this funding, $350,000 is being provided through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund and $50,000 through the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417. On behalf … Read more

Representatives from the federal and provincial governments delivered good news to the Village of Petitcodiac as they announced an investment of more than $53,445 towards the Petitcodiac Regional School, to upgrade an existing playground. The upgrades, which involve land preparation and the purchase and installation of new equipment, will include facilities appropriate to older children … Read more

Meenan’s Cove, a popular destination for families to enjoy a variety of recreational activities, now has an improved boat launch, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. Liberal MP Alaina Lockhart (Fundy Royal, NB.) joined Gary Clark, Mayor of the Town of Quispamsis and other officials to make the announcement. The Government of Canada has invested … Read more

The Government of Canada announced an investment of $145,349 to undertake upgrades and infrastructure enhancements at three recreational and cultural facilities in the Yarmouth area. An $84,506 contribution will enable the Yarmouth Arts Regional Council to improve the operational efficiency and ensure the long-term structural integrity of Th’YARC Playhouse and Arts Centre. The project includes … Read more

Liberal MP Colin Fraser (West Nova, N.S.) announced a $371,953 contribution, through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund, to assist the Town of Annapolis Royal to undertake infrastructure enhancements to the downtown waterfront. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417. AquaPrime Mussel Ranch Limited is upgrading its farm managing equipment in Ship Harbour, N.S., thanks to support … Read more

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PE), together with Heath MacDonald, PEI Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, announced combined funding of over $931,000 for three projects aimed at increasing visitation numbers in the Green Gables Shore Region of PEI. The Government of … Read more

Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, NS) announced a $199,998 Government of Canada investment in Athletigen Technologies Inc. The repayable contribution, which is being provided through ACOA’s Business Development Program, will enable the company to improve its core technology by developing automated data collection. The full release is available online. On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development … Read more

Liberal MP Bill Casey (Cumberland – Colchester, NS.) announced a $97,000 non-repayable contribution to the Scotia Pool Society through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150). The society is installing energy efficiency upgrades to the pool for improved operation of the facility. The funding announced today will enable the Scotia Pool Society to install a solar blanket, … Read more