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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) works to create opportunities for economic growth in the region by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada.
Bouchard (Phoenix pay system) class action:
On April 15, 2025, the Superior Court of Quebec approved the Bouchard class action settlement agreement. Eligible class members have until October 24, 2025, to submit a claim for damages caused by the Phoenix pay system.
U.S. tariffs and Canada’s response
- For ACOA clients affected by the tariffs: contact your program officer
- For general business support and advice: reach out to Business Information Services
- For the latest information on Canada-U.S. relations, visit: Canada's engagement with the United States
- Visit the Trade Commissioner Service's page Supporting Canadian exporters through United States tariff challenges (updated regularly)
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How can ACOA help me?
Discover our most popular programs to start or grow a business, reach new markets, recruit new talent and more.
Programs and initiatives
See a full list of ACOA’s current programs and initiatives.
Forms and tools
Search no more. Here you’ll find the claim forms you need for any project you've undertaken with ACOA funding.
Research studies
Read up on all kinds of topics on our research studies page.
Impact stories
Leaf through stories of ACOA clients who have benefited from funding via one of our many programs.
Atlantic Growth Strategy
Driving economic growth in the region by implementing targeted, evidence-based actions under three priority areas.
Indigenous support
Here you’ll find a list of funding and support programs for Atlantic Canada’s Indigenous businesses.
Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy
ATIGS is a federal-provincial collaboration that puts Atlantic Canada solidly on the path to a more innovative, diverse and globally competitive economy.
Atlantic Momentum
Opportunities happen here!
There are powerful signs of economic growth in Atlantic Canada.
Helping with your clean transition
Are you looking to reduce costs by making your business or community more energy-efficient and sustainable?
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Call 1-800-561-7862.
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Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (Atlantic time)
You can also check out our full list of regional offices and service points.
Minister
The Honourable Anita Anand
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
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