Imperial Theatre sets stage for energy efficiency

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New Brunswick – By investing in green modernization projects, organizations and businesses can increase efficiencies, lower costs and build resiliency in their communities. The Government of Canada is investing to help an iconic Saint John theatre make energy efficiency improvements. Wayne Long, MP for Saint John – Rothesay, announced $275,000 in support for the Imperial Theatre through ACOA’s Regional Economic …

Deputy PM on changing how we build homes in Canada

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New Brunswick – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister, announced changing how we build homes in Canada. She said: I am really happy to be here in Bouctouche with my friends and colleagues, Dominic LeBlanc and Gudie Hutchings. And I’m especially happy to be here with the amazing team at Kent Homes. It is great to see a team that has …

Cape Breton amplifies opportunities for up-and-coming musicians

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Nova Scotia – Music is an integral part of Cape Breton’s regional identity and its economy. The island’s world-renowned music industry is a vibrant part of the region’s tourism offerings and provides jobs and opportunities for local communities. The Government of Canada is investing to help a Cape Breton organization provide expanded support for emerging artists. Today, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary …

Victory Advanced Technologies driving change in electric car industry

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Saint John – Developing a competitive clean energy sector will strengthen the economy, create jobs, open new market opportunities, and build a viable future for all Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting Victory Advanced Technologies (VAT), a Saint John-based company specializing in a high-performance, electric drive system. Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John – …

$11.4m invested in high-speed internet for over 2,600 Indigenous households in ON

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Rural community to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed internet Ontario – All Canadians need access to reliable high-speed internet, no matter where they live. The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed internet access to underserved communities across Ontario. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, …

Dartmouth clean energy startup harnesses wind power 

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Dartmouth – In Atlantic Canada’s shift toward a greener economy, embracing small and large-scale renewable energy is essential. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting the development of cleaner, renewable energy sources and fostering a healthy startup ecosystem. Wind energy that fits in your backpack Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, announced $391,545 in …

ACOA supports sustainable development in Eastern PEI

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Investments will help businesses and community organizations in the green transition Three Rivers – Transitioning to a cleaner, prosperous economy will require a collaborative and sustained effort over the years and decades ahead. Across Atlantic Canada, forward-thinking innovators are finding sustainable solutions to today’s challenges. The Government of Canada is helping organizations and businesses in Eastern Prince Edward Island to …

Victoria County orgs get funds to strengthen, rebuild

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Nova Scotia – When Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on cities and towns along the Atlantic coast, the Government of Canada responded quickly with programs designed to help the region with long-term recovery efforts and adaptations to help businesses and communities recover, restore and rebuild for the future. Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of …

Bringing high-speed Internet to over 22,500 households in Alberta

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Siksika Nation – All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Alberta. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, together with Nate Glubish, Alberta’s Minister …

Cape Breton orgs get funds to repair, rebuild post-Hurricane Fiona

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The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund is helping communities and businesses recover and build resilience for future climate-related weather events Sydney – When Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on cities and towns along the Atlantic coast, the Government of Canada responded quickly with programs designed to help the region with long-term recovery efforts and adaptations to help businesses and communities recover, restore …