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Annapolis Valley agri-food firms seizing new growth opportunities

| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases

Nova Scotia’s agri-food sector is an economic powerhouse, it supports more than 6,700 jobs across the province and has the potential to create more value for the people and communities who rely on it. The Government of Canada recognizes this potential and is investing to help six agri-food companies seize new growth opportunities through automation, expansion and access to new markets.


Backgrounder: Annapolis Valley agri-food firms seizing new growth opportunities

| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | backgrounders

The agri-food sector is an economic powerhouse, spurring job creation and prosperity across Nova Scotia. The Government of Canada recognizes this potential and is investing $4,855,000 through ACOA’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program to help six agri-food companies seize new growth opportunities through automation, expansion and access to new markets.


Government of Canada to announce support for food processing Innovation Center in P.E.I.

| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | media advisories

Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make an announcement regarding support for Charlottetown Metal Products.


Government of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in social enterprise to promote greening and diversity

| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases

Social enterprises, non-profits, charities and co‑operatives are key contributors to the economy in Atlantic Canada. They are at the forefront of tackling Canada’s persistent social and environmental challenges and create a positive space for the communities they serve. The Government of Canada, and Newfoundland and Labrador have invested to help Broadening Horizons renovate and enhance their existing training and recycling facility.


Minister Hutchings to visit Kings County on October 10, 2023

| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | media advisories

As part of her visit to Kings County, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will meet with local leaders and stakeholders and make an announcement about a federal investment that will drive economic momentum in the Annapolis Valley. Minister Hutchings will be joined by Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants.


Cider producers raise a glass to new opportunities

| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases

Atlantic Canada‘s bountiful agriculture industry is the backbone of many communities and businesses throughout the region, and an important contributor of international exports. The Government of Canada is investing to help Nova Scotia apple growers produce cider as a sustainable, value-added product, further strengthening the region’s retail and tourism offerings.


Investment fuels leadership and innovation in tourism

| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases

From breathtaking landscapes, diverse and inclusive experiences and friendly people from coast to coast, it is easy to see why Newfoundland and Labrador is a world-class tourism destination. The Government of Canada is investing in Grenfell Campus, Memorial University to foster innovation and leadership skills in the growing tourism industry.


Ingonish STEPping up regional tourism

| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases

Today, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, announced a $95,500 non-repayable ACOA contribution to the Ingonish Development Society (IDS) to develop a regional tourism strategy.


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