Minister Fraser to Kickstart Major Economic Push for Atlantic Canada

Halifax, NS · November 21, 2025 · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) 

Media are invited to join the Honourable Sean Fraser, Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, for the launch of the new Atlantic Economic Panel – a private-sector-led initiative designed to accelerate growth and unlock transformational opportunities across the region.

Minister Fraser and Panel Chair Don Mills will have an armchair discussion to introduce the Atlantic Economic Panel members, explain how it stands apart from similar initiatives, and how business leaders, sectors, and governments will work together to accelerate prosperity in Atlantic Canada.

The conversation will be livestreamed. Access the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/@ACOACanada

Date: Monday, November 24, 2025

Time: 4:30 PM AST

4:30 PM | Welcome and Minister’s Remarks
5:00 PM | Armchair Discussion (livestream)
5:30 PM | Final Remarks         

Location: 

Lot Six Bar and Restaurant  
1685 Argyle Street  
Halifax, Nova Scotia

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by 2:00 pm AST on November 24 to: 
mediaroom-salledesmedias@acoa-apeca.gc.ca