Policy, Advocacy and Coordinaton
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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