Federal Government to Announce New Atlantic Canadian Clean Technology Initiative

Beaubassin-East, NB – August 15, 2017 – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will announce a clean technology initiative that will benefit rural entrepreneurs throughout Atlantic Canada.

Minister Champagne will be accompanied by the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and MP for Beauséjour, and the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources.

Date:                Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Time:               9:45 a.m.
Location:         ClairiTech Innovations Inc.
                          (Metal Fabrication Shop)
                          Francois Rd (off Route 133)
                          Beaubassin-East, N.B.

NOTE:             Drive 500m on François Rd, then turn left onto a service road. The Metal Fabrication Shop is located on the right.

For further information, please contact:
Robert Bourgeois
Media Relations
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-851-6773