Talking Points 2019

• I am proud to be the new Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
• Our government has a real plan to move the Atlantic Canadian economy forward and help entrepreneurs succeed, grow and create good paying jobs.
• I look forward to working with provincial partners, business people and community leaders to build on the progress of growing the Atlantic Canadian economy since 2015 and to make our region a strong magnet for more business innovation and investment.
• I am excited and eager to get to work on our plan to grow the economy. First, I will be going through briefings with ACOA officials on my new ministerial responsibilities.

If pressed:

• I don’t know the details of the file and will follow up with ACOA officials.
• Having said that, I am extremely honoured with the confidence the Prime Minister has placed in me to focus on moving the Atlantic Canadian economy forward and invest in people and their communities to create good paying jobs and position the region for the future.