Minister François-Philippe Champagne to announce support to help Atlantic businesses boost exports

Halifax, N.S. – August 11, 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 make an announcement about how the Government of Canada will help Atlantic Canadian businesses gain better access global markets and boost exports through market research, export strategy, branding, e-commerce, and digital media. 

Minister Champagne will be joined by the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax. 

Date:               Monday, August 14, 2017
Time:              3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.                     
Location:        Windsor Foundation Classroom
                        Canadian Museum of Immigration
                        Pier 21
                        1055 Marginal Road
                        Halifax, Nova Scotia

For further information, please contact:

Robert Bourgeois
Media Relations
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-851-6773