Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy: summary

ATIGS can help you:

• get tailored support to help meet your trade and development needs
• develop new and innovative ways to deliver services and attract investment
• take advantage of opportunities in international markets
• access the necessary tools to grow in an inclusive, innovative and sustainable way
• find support through engagement and outreach with regional stakeholders

Together the Government of Canada, through ACOA, and the 4 provincial governments will contribute up to $20 million over 5 years through the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Agreement (ATIGA).

ATIGS – the strategy

Launched in 2017, and updated in 2022, ATIGS is a federal-provincial collaboration that puts Atlantic Canada solidly on the path to a more innovative, diverse and globally competitive economy. It’s designed to create jobs and strengthen the economy.

How? The strategy’s partners are working towards 3 main objectives:

• Increase the number of Atlantic firms engaging in international business activity
• Increase the capacity of Atlantic firms to strategically enter new international markets, or sustain or increase their international trade
• Strengthen the region's capacity to attract foreign direct investment

Get the whole picture

Take an in-depth look at how the partners are helping to grow your business in international markets. Read the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy in full.

Results

See the real-life benefits in Atlantic Canada and beyond, that have been made possible over the last 6 years.

Measurement

A performance measurement framework has been developed to monitor progress against the objectives.   

ATIGA – the funding agreement

ATIGA financially supports the strategy’s efforts. The Government of Canada and the 4 Atlantic Provinces will provide up to $20 million over 5 years to fund ATIGS. The federal government, through ACOA, is investing up to $14 million, and the 4 provincial governments will provide the remaining $6 million.

Partners

ATIGS represents a collaborative approach among the federal and provincial governments in Atlantic Canada. The strategy partners are:

• The Government of Canada: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (lead); Global Affairs Canada
• The Government of Nova Scotia
• The Government of New Brunswick
• The Government of Prince Edward Island
• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

The partners will engage other federal and provincial departments and organizations in the development and implementation of specific initiatives in support of this strategy.