During a three-day visit to Cape Breton that coincided with Atlantic Official Languages Week and Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, Darrell Samson, the Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, met with educators, arts administrators, and economic development leaders to discuss the region’s unique cultural heritage, as well as its competitive advantages, challenges, and plans for future growth.
Stunning ocean vistas, vibrant communities, diverse cultures and amazing outdoor experiences; Gros Morne has it all. The Government of Canada is helping tourism operators in the park and reinforcing its position as a global destination of choice for domestic and international travellers.
Small craft harbours are at the heart of Canada’s coastal communities. They play a vital role for the fisheries sector, while supporting tourism and safe access to waterways for everyone.
The Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier will attend the official opening of a new small boat basin at Neddies Harbour, Norris Point.
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
| media advisories
Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will join the Honourable Gilles Arsenault, PEI Minister for Economic Development, Innovation and Trade to make an announcement regarding support for young business leaders in Prince Edward Island.
Atlantic Canada is poised to become a world-leading producer and exporter of clean hydrogen. The region’s experience in energy production, world class energy resources, deep-water ports, and proximity to U.S. and European markets, ideally position it to be a global leader.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will participate in an announcement about early learning and child care in Yukon.
