Policy, Advocacy and Coordinaton

ACOA’s Policy, Advocacy and Coordination division responds to opportunities and challenges facing the region’s economy by collecting information that officials can use to make decisions and take action. 

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Envirem Organics Inc, Miramichi, N.B.

This branch of the Agency represents the region’s interests by providing intelligence, analysis and advice to inform and support decision making. It also coordinates with other departments, levels of governments and community organizations to inform policy.

Atlantic Growth Strategy

This federal-provincial collaboration aims to create well-paying jobs, strengthen local communities and grow innovative companies.

Industrial and Technological Benefits policy

See how Atlantic Canadians can benefit from this policy, which requires contractors who win major defence bids to do business in Canada.

Regional Joint Cooperation Commission between Atlantic Canada and Saint-Pierre and Miquelon

This initiative seeks to increase bilateral regional co-operation in areas of mutual interest, such as economic and sustainable development, societal matters, security, and environment and science.

Atlantic Policy Research Initiative (APRI)

Through APRI, we support research that looks into specific challenges and opportunities in the Atlantic Canadian economy.

Research studies

Get links to research reports from various organizations on topics related to economic development in Atlantic Canada. 

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When Lisa Ali Learning’s two sons became ill with Lyme disease three years ago in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, she was driven to act. After they recovered, she wanted to ensure her children, and their dog would be safe from ticks while continuing to enjoy the outdoors. Lisa’s solution led to the creation of AtlanTick Repellent Inc.

The Prince Edward Island Brewing Company is satisfying a Canadian thirst for buying local and supporting independent enterprises. “We are responding to consumer demand,” says Jeff Squires, president of the Charlottetown-based brewery.

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