Spurring business growth in Dartmouth
News release
Government of Canada investments support new jobs, modern equipment and efficiency upgrades
March 13, 2025 · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Atlantic Canadian businesses are working hard to become more efficient, productive and competitive while creating good paying jobs and promoting made-in-Canada products. The Government of Canada is helping businesses scale up manufacturing, adopt environmentally-friendly technology, and reach new markets while generating sustainable growth.
Today, the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth – Cole Harbour, announced an intention to invest (pending contract signatures) a total of $7,031,975 to 11 organizations in Dartmouth. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
The investment will help businesses grow their workforces, streamline operations, increase production, reach new markets, and prioritize energy efficiency. For more information about the funding recipients and projects, please see the backgrounder.
Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to help Canadian businesses develop sustainable solutions and increase productivity, helping create a more prosperous future for the region.
Quotes
“Companies in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour are doing big things, and our government is here to help them grow and provide good jobs here at home. These companies are not only choosing Canada—they’re choosing to start and grow their businesses here in Dartmouth, unlocking opportunities for our region.”
- The Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour
“Your federal government, through ACOA, is backing local companies that are creating good jobs and new opportunities in the Dartmouth area. By finding more sustainable ways to do business, they’re giving customers more choices to support local and keep investment in our communities. That’s a win for everyone.”
- The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“Energy efficiency means cost savings for Canadians. Investing in energy efficiency helps Canadian industrial facilities improve their competitiveness in the global economy. We are pleased to support EfficiencyOne Nova Scotia through the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program. The project’s reduction of energy usage will result in more energy savings in the industrial sector, which is a win for the environment and a win for affordability for Canadian manufacturers.”
- The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Quick facts
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$3,031,975 of the funding announced today is provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s (ACOA) Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program.
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The REGI program helps businesses speed up their growth so they can be more productive, compete on the world stage and reach new markets by making the most of new technologies, improving productivity and creating new products.
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Natural Resources Canada is providing $4 million toward the EfficiencyOne project (see backgrounder), through its Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP).
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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
Jay Witherbee
Acting Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-266-4037
Jay.Witherbee@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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