Atlantic Canada’s life sciences sector attracts international investment and creates export opportunities that diversify our economy and create highly skilled jobs. In Nova Scotia, the Government of Canada is helping six life sciences companies seize new opportunities to grow their businesses.
In addition to advancing medical innovations, life sciences companies across Nova Scotia attract international investment and create export opportunities that diversify our economy and create highly skilled jobs. The Government of Canada recognizes this potential and is investing $2,989,459 through ACOA’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program to help six life sciences companies seize new growth opportunities through process improvements, testing, expansion and access to new markets.
With Newfoundland and Labrador providing the ultimate cinematic backdrop and an international reputation for production excellence, the province’s film industry is poised for long-term success. The federal and provincial governments are investing to help industry grow, compete and reach new markets – at home and abroad.
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Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, will make an announcement regarding support for six life sciences companies that are advancing medical innovations.
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The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), will participate in several stakeholders meetings and events in St. John’s, NL, including an announcement in support of the province’s film industry. Minister Hutchings will be joined by Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East.
The Government of Canada invests more than $1,500,00.00 in 30 community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
Canadian communities flourish when they have safe, welcoming public spaces where people can come together to connect, engage and participate in recreational programs and activities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our local economies are closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.
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Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, will make an announcement regarding investments to social and recreational facilities in the Bonavista, Burin and Trinity regions of Newfoundland and Labrador. This announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
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.