The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), made the following statement about National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21:
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Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make a funding announcement regarding equipment upgrades to improve a mining operation in Wabush.
Major sporting events draw guests from around the country, providing significant boosts to local economies. The 2022 Memorial Cup will highlight excellence in major junior hockey and the best in tourism and hospitality the City of Saint John has to offer, bringing economic benefits to the entire region.
Helping the Atlantic Canadian biosciences sector contribute to a more resilient, diversified, and inclusive economic recovery is a priority of the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces and is key to creating good jobs and generating growth.
Canada has much to offer the world as travel continues to safely resume: breathtaking landscapes and wide open spaces; diverse and inclusive experiences; and welcoming people from coast to coast to coast who provide outstanding service. Combined with a strong focus on health and safety and high COVID-19 vaccination rates, Canada is among the most alluring and smartest destination choices for visitors.
Atlantic Canada is gaining global recognition as a hotbed for successful innovation-based startups. With organizations like the Verschuren Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the region is attracting high-growth tech companies, not only from other parts of Canada, but also from around the world.
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), made the following statement about World Oceans Day on June 8, 2022.