CCNB's Acadian Peninsula Campus upgrades its navigation simulators

October 7, 2016 – Caraquet, N.B. – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The federal and provincial governments are investing over a million dollars to help the New Brunswick School of Fisheries, a part of CCNB’s Acadian Peninsula Campus, upgrade its equipment and diversify its training and professional development offerings for the maritime sector.

Serge Cormier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Acadie–Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Honourable Denis Landry, Minister of Justice and Public Safety for New Brunswick, joined CCNB’s Acadian Peninsula Campus officials to make the announcement today.

The School of Fisheries will be updating its navigation system and upgrading and acquiring simulators in order to meet industry needs and offer a commercial navigation program, in addition to its commercial fisheries program.

The Government of Canada is providing a non-repayable contribution of $500,000 through ACOA’s Business Development Program. The Government of New Brunswick is also providing $500,000 through the Regional Development Corporation and an additional $40,000 through the Department of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour.

This project supports the Atlantic Growth Strategy that aims to build the region’s capacity to train, deploy and retain skilled workers and spur value-added opportunities in established industries like fisheries, agriculture and forestry, which are the backbone of Atlantic Canada’s economy.

Quotes

“The Government of Canada is committed to working closely with the provinces, territories, municipalities, the post-secondary education system, employers and the labour market to grow the middle class and revitalize the Canadian economy. This investment in the School of Fisheries to provide training using state-of-the-art technology is a wonderful example of this commitment.”

-       The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

“The fisheries industry plays a very important role in the province’s economy, especially in our rural communities. That is why the Government of Canada is pleased to support this project, which will allow the School of Fisheries to adapt and diversify the training it offers to meet the region’s needs and give more people the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to gain more meaningful, well-paid employment.”

-       Serge Cormier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard and MP for Acadie – Bathurst

“As fisheries and the marine industry are the backbone of our economy, our government is proud to support this important project that will enable CCNB to acquire state of the art equipment so it can offer the best possible training for our professionals and students.”

-     The Honourable Denis Landry, Minister of Justice and Public Safety on behalf of the honorable Donald Arseneault, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation

“These major contributions by our federal and provincial partners mean much more than simply upgrades to our technology. These investments confirm CCNB’s commitment to training in the marine sector and trades. As the training supplier, CCNB is an important partner in this project. No matter what your occupation or job in the marine sector may be, you can always count on CCNB and its School of Fisheries to provide you with the tools you need in the coming years.”

-      Liane Roy, President and CEO, CCNB

Quick Facts

• With a new fixed navigation simulator, the School will be able to continue to offer the simulated fisheries navigation course for fishers who want to enhance their employability by obtaining their master’s certificate.
• Upgrades to the radio simulator will allow the delivery of additional training, such as on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.
• Upgrades to the mobile simulator will allow the College to provide mandatory Transport Canada training in all areas of New Brunswick.

Associated Links

• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
• Atlantic Growth Strategy
• CCNB – Acadian Peninsula Campus
• http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en.html

Contacts

Lisa Gautreau
Acting Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-471-1565

Bruce MacFarlane
Communications
Province of New Brunswick
506-444-4377

Bruno Richard
Communications Advisor
CCNB
506-543-0661