Liberal MP Tom Osborne (Cape Spear, N.L.) announced a federal investment through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), to support Notus Electronics Ltd. (Notus). ($375,000). The full release is available online. Contact Jeremy.Bellefeuille@justice.gc.ca.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced federal support to the Food and Beverage Atlantic Association to lead a domestic trade mission to SIAL Canada ($383,836 non-repayable). From April 29 to May 1, in Montreal, Que., 18 Atlantic Canadian food and beverage companies and eight show walkers will connect directly with buyers and partners at the trade show. The full release is available online. Contact Jeremy.bellefeuille@justice.gc.ca.
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a historic $200 million federal investment in a multi-user spaceport near Canso, N.S. This investment is a 10?year, $200?million agreement to lease the dedicated space?launch pad that will serve as the central foundation for a … Read more
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Evan Solomon (Toronto Centre, Ont.) visited Volta in Halifax, N.S., announcing a federal investment for 40 projects that will help businesses and organizations adopt AI across Atlantic Canada. Through ACOA, the Government of Canada is investing over $8.5 million, helping: small businesses … Read more
Liberal MP Alana Hirtle (Cumberland-Colchester, N.S.) announced a federal investment to establish the Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor ($309,500). The full release is available online. Contact lola.dandybaeva@justice.gc.ca. Liberal MP Jessica Fancy (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) announced a federal investment of more than $600,000 under the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) for an aerospace and defence company in Lunenburg, N.S. The full release … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a federal investment of more than $4 million to support nine projects in Nova Scotia under the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII). The full release is available online. Contact lola.dandybaeva@justice.gc.ca.
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced that businesses in Atlantic Canada can now apply to the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII). The full release is available online. Contact lola.dandybaeva@justice.gc.ca.
This past week, Atlantic Canadian technology companies and mining firms expanded their footprint in the United Kingdom through two trade missions in London supported by the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Agreement (ATIGA). By meeting directly with investors, industry leaders, and potential customers, participating companies gained practical insights into the UK market and identified new opportunities for … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) announced close to $1 million in non-repayable support for three projects to strengthen the shellfish industry. This includes $613,964 to the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) for the development of a state-of-the-art diagnostic testing system. The … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced an investment of $1.78 million over three years to strengthen Food and Beverage Atlantic’s operations and expand its support for businesses across the region. The investment will: Support the Expert Implementation Fund, which connects eligible food and … Read more