A key part of Canada’s economic recovery is supporting businesses as they adapt, grow and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and medium-sized businesses and the organizations that support them represent the backbone of regional economies. They generate good paying jobs and are a source of pride for their communities. To do so, businesses and entrepreneurs need a strong foundation, built on technological innovation, inclusivity, and clean growth to create the workforce of the future.

“The vitality of our business communities across Atlantic Canada is key to our economic recovery. We’ll continue to invest in our local businesses and the organizations that support them to create good jobs, support inclusive and clean growth opportunities, and build resiliency for years to come.”  

- The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA

“Supporting local businesses helps create jobs and contributes to key industries such as environmental services and fishing. Through these investments, Gale's Septic Cleaning Limited and 3 T’s Limited are making important upgrades to improve their operations and develop more productive, competitive businesses.”

- The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains

• Gale's Septic Cleaning Limited operates a waste management business in Doyles and provides services such as septic system maintenance to residential and commercial customers throughout Western Newfoundland.

• Based in Woody Point, 3T's Limited processes, packages and markets seafood products such as snow crab, lobster and ground fish for domestic and international markets.

• In Atlantic Canada, ACOA is delivering $70 million of the $700-million national Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) to eligible businesses, non-profit organizations, community economic development partners, and Indigenous-led organizations and businesses, with projects that:

  • support the transition to a green economy
  • foster an inclusive recovery
  • preserve Canada’s competitiveness and future-proof businesses through digital adoption
  • strengthen capacity in sectors critical to Canada’s recovery and growth

• For more information on the application process, eligibility criteria and eligible expenses, or to apply for the JGF, reach out to your regional development agency.

• Canada’s regional development agencies are continuing to deliver targeted support for economic recovery in the region. Application intake is open through ACOA for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund, Jobs and Growth Fund, Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative and Tourism Relief Fund.

Associated links

• Jobs and Growth Fund

Marianne Blondin

Press Secretary

Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Paul McGrath

Director of Communications

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

709-689-5731

paul.mcgrath@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Shelley Gale

President

Gale's Septic Cleaning Limited

709-955-2642

galesseptic@gmail.com

Todd Young

General Manager

3 T’s Limited

709-453-2479

todd3ts@hotmail.com