Northern Hardwoods Research Institute receives government support
News release
November 10, 2022 · Edmundston, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Helping innovative businesses and organizations grow and thrive is critical to Atlantic Canada’s economic success. The Governments of Canada and New Brunswick are supporting the Northern Hardwoods Research Institute so it can improve its applied research capacity and knowledge transfer in the forestry sector.
Investments will create jobs
Today, René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, announced Government of Canada investments of over $1.2 million for two projects with the Northern Hardwoods Research Institute. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA. The provincial Natural Resources and Energy Development Minister Mike Holland also announced a contribution of $684,000 towards these projects.
ACOA is contributing $605,829 under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program to hire researchers and technicians to develop precision forest inventory measurements and produce high-quality training data in a two-phase approach to commercialization. The provincial government is contributing $84,000 to this project.
ACOA is also investing $600,000 through the REGI to support the Institute’s operational activities for the next three fiscal years as it moves toward financial self-sufficiency. The provincial government has contributed $600,000 toward this project.
These two projects will benefit the province's forestry and technology stakeholders, as well as woodlot owners. Together, the two projects will create up to 18 short-term jobs.
Today's announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada's commitment to focusing on economic diversification for job and wealth creation, now and in the future.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is making strategic investments to strengthen the region’s innovative eco-system. We are committed to stimulating economic growth in Atlantic Canada by supporting strategic partnerships between industry and educational institutions such as the Université de Moncton, which will play a critical role in fostering an innovation ecosystem and developing talent, while building the economy of tomorrow.”
– The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
“ACOA's mandate is to work with businesses, communities, educational institutions, researchers and other levels of government to help build a strong and inclusive economy in Atlantic Canada. That is why we are proud to support projects like this one with the Northern Hardwoods Research Institute. By working closely with provincial partners, industry and educational institutions, we will continue to develop the talent and technology needed to position our industries, businesses and the region as leaders in the innovation economy.”
– René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche
“New Brunswick forests are one of the most important drivers of our provincial economy and will continue to be a vital part of New Brunswick’s future. The research being conducted at NHRI to produce and mobilize the knowledge and tools required to improve the management of northern hardwoods and mixed wood forests is vital to the future of forestry in the province.”
– The Honourable Mike Holland, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development
“The Northern Hardwoods Research Institute is launching its third phase under the theme of digital transformation for the forest products value chain. This financial support from the ACOA and the Province of New Brunswick will allow our Institute to build capacity so that we can move from proof of concepts to commercialization of our intellectual property with other private sector players. Our Institute will become self-sustaining and less dependent on government support.”
- Gaetan Pelletier, Executive Director, Northern Hardwood Research Institute
Quick facts
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The Northern Hardwoods Research Institute (NHRI) is a research centre that is the result of a partnership between four members of the forest industry (AV Group, JD Irving, Groupe Savoie, Acadian Timber), the Université de Moncton, the Government of New Brunswick and the Government of Canada.
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Operating since 2012, initially under the auspices of the Université de Moncton and since 2017 as an incorporated, independent, not-for-profit entity, the Institute focuses on generating and mobilizing the knowledge and tools necessary for forest stakeholders to optimally manage northern hardwood and mixed-wood forests in terms of resource growth, harvest volumes, timber value and long-term sustainability.
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The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency's Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program supports projects that promote sustainable community economic development, stimulate business development and growth, and facilitate innovation.
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Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Dominique Bouchard
Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Dominique.Bouchard@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Jason Hoyt
Communications
Province of New Brunswick
Jason.Hoyt@gnb.ca
Gaetan Pelletier
Executive Director
Northern Hardwoods Research Institute
Gaetan.pelletier@hardwoodsnb.ca
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