Empowering growth in northern New Brunswick
News release
Federal and provincial investments to support automation, tourism, decarbonization, and community development initiatives
March 4, 2025 · Campbellton, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Governments of Canada and New Brunswick are investing to help communities and organizations in northern New Brunswick become more efficient, productive and competitive, driving sustainable, economic growth and setting the stage for long-term prosperity.
Today, René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska – Restigouche, announced a Government of Canada total investment of $2,615,417 for five organizations and one community in northern New Brunswick. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.
MP Arseneault was joined by the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister responsible for the Province of New Brunswick’s Regional Development Corporation who announced provincial contributions totalling $$88,792 for two of the projects.
This funding will help Roy Hydraulique Ltée, FIREADY INC., Virtuoze VR Inc., Restigouche Timber Trails Inc., and EcoRock Dalhousie, as well as the Regional Community of Campbellton, modernize, increase productivity, attract visitors, and reduce environmental impacts.
For a further details regarding these projects, please refer to the backgrounder.
Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to help Canadian businesses develop sustainable solutions and increase productivity, setting the stage for a stronger and more prosperous future.
Quotes
“By investing in automation, tourism, and clean energy, we are helping communities in northern New Brunswick grow sustainably and create good jobs for the people who live and work here.”
- The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“These initiatives will help modernize our local businesses, attract visitors, create new opportunities for residents and reduce our environmental footprint. It's an exciting time for our community, and I am proud to be part of this journey.”
- René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche
“The province is pleased to fund projects that align with regional priorities and support the well-being of residents in the Madawaska – Restigouche, as well as economic development in the region.”
- Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation
Quick facts
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The federal funding of $2,615,417 announced today is provided through ACOA’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, Business Development Program (BDP), Innovative Communities Fund (ICF), and the Canada Coal Transition Initiative (CCTI).
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The provincial funding of $88,792 is provided through the Regional Development Corporation.
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Contacts
Connor Burton
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development
and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Samantha Michaud
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
samantha.michaud@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Mary-Anne Hurley-Corbyn
Communications
Regional Development Corporation
mary-anne.hurley-corbyn@gnb.ca
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