Government support will strengthen sustainable tourism attraction

“This project makes good sense for the economy and the environment. It will make sure more visitors can visit the Gardens, more often, boosting tourism and supporting good jobs for people in Edmundston.” 

-        The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

“Canada’s move to a sustainable economy presents us with great opportunities to invest in clean, affordable, renewable energy. Through the Low Carbon Economy Fund, we are partnering with climate leaders like the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to support green energy projects in New Brunswick. Greening the New Brunswick Botanical Garden is a good example of how we’re making progress to a sustainable future, and building more resilient communities, all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

-        The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change

“I am pleased that the Government of Canada is making these important investments in the New Brunswick Botanical Garden. This project strengthens a significant tourism attraction, empowers healthier communities, and contributes to a strong economy in Madawaska-Restigouche.”

-        René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche

“The New Brunswick Botanical Garden feels privileged to have had the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency as a partner in the project to install a pellet heating system for the greenhouses and workshop. Your financial support has enabled us to carry out this major project to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by using a more efficient and less energy-consuming system.”

-        Josée Bérubé, Director General, Société du Jardin botanique du Nouveau-Brunswick

• The New Brunswick Botanical Garden’s mission is to raise awareness and educate the general public on conservation and biodiversity issues. The garden offers arts, cultural and recreational tourism activities. 

• ACOA’s funding of $79,841 is provided through the Innovative Communities Fund (ICF), which supports strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canada's communities. 

• Environment and Climate Change Canada’s funding of $79,841 is provided through the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF), which supports projects to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, generate clean growth, build resilient communities, and create good jobs for Canadians.

• In March, the Public Policy Forum published a report that confirms that Atlantic Canada’s economy is bustling and the region is poised for exponential growth.

Associated links

• The New Brunswick Botanical Garden
• Public Policy Forum - The Atlantic Canada Momentum Index

Kevin Lemkay
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development
and of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Kevin.Lemkay@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Samantha Michaud
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
samantha.michaud@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Khadija Loukili
Strategic Communications Advisor
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Khadija.loukili@ec.gc.ca

Josée Bérubé
Director General
Société du Jardin botanique du Nouveau-Brunswick
josee.berube@jardinnb.org

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