Minister Hutchings to travel to Boston to strengthen Atlantic Canada’s economic ties

Moncton, NB · March 8, 2024 · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will travel to Boston, MA, from March 9-13.

While in Boston, Minister Hutchings will take part in the official opening of the Canada Pavilion at Seafood Expo North America 2024 (SENA) and meet with Atlantic Canadian businesses taking part in North America’s largest seafood exposition.

Date: March 10, 2024

Time: 10:00 – 10:45 am EST

Location: Boston Convention & Trade Center
415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210

Minister Hutchings will also meet with key New England stakeholders to further Atlantic Canada’s economic priorities in the fish and seafood industry, the blue economy and renewable energy.

• Meet with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)
• Meet with Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and roundtable with Ocean Tech Hub Partners
• Meet with the New Bedford Ocean Cluster
• Meet with officials and tour the Port of New Bedford

These events are closed to the media.