Canada News Centre2026-07-29T14:34:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/150700-in-federal-funding-will-help-add-more-seating-at-the-crapaud-exhibition.html

The Build Communities Strong Fund supports communities across Atlantic Canada by building reliable infrastructure at a speed and scale not seen in generations

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-30T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-help-a-new-brunswick-company-modernize-compete-and-reach-new-markets.html

Strengthening Canadian productivity and supply chains in evolving international markets

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-29T09:59:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/git-coatings-to-expand-production-with-federal-investment-in-canadas-defence-sector.html

New equipment will help the Dartmouth company expand production and strengthen Canada’s defence supply chains

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-29T09:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/federal-investment-helps-dartmouth-manufacturer-produce-critical-parts-faster.html

Strong Canadian manufacturers are essential to building a more productive, resilient economy. They create good jobs, strengthen supply chains and help businesses compete and grow.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-28T09:00:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-ocean-steel--construction-ltd.html

Government of Canada to announce support for Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-27T10:11:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-boosts-manufacturing-growth-in-dartmouth.html

Support for modernization and innovation will increase productivity, strengthen supply chains, and open new markets

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-27T08:58:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/37m-federal-investment-will-help-gros-morne-attract-more-visitors-and-extend-the-tourism-season.html

Local community organizations benefit from federal support

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-23T10:57:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/federal-investment-to-boost-economy-in-the-gros-morne-region.html

The Honourable Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, will make a significant announcement that will benefit organizations in the Gros Morne region of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-22T08:49:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/50000-in-federal-funding-will-support-upgrades-at-playground-in-donkin.html

The Build Communities Strong Fund supports communities across Atlantic Canada by building reliable infrastructure at a speed and scale not seen in generations

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-21T09:36:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-announce-investment-in-community-infrastructure-in-cape-breton-regional-municipality.html

Members of the media are invited to Atlantic Canada’s first Building Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) announcement with Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Sydney—Glace Bay.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-20T08:15:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-help-st-johns-metro-area-businesses-modernize-compete-and-reach-new-markets.html

Strengthening Canadian productivity and supply chains in evolving international markets

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-16T12:48:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-help-st-johns-metro-area-businesses-modernize-compete-and-reach-new-markets0.html

Government of Canada announces support to help St. John’s Metro area businesses modernize, compete, and reach new markets

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-07-16T12:47:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/federal-investment-of-over-3-million-boosts-saint-johns-tourism-and-cultural-sector0.html

Projects led by four key organizations will strengthen community spaces, attract visitors and support economic growth

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-30T09:48:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/federal-investment-of-over-3-million-boosts-saint-johns-tourism-and-cultural-sector.html

Federal investment of over $3 million boosts Saint John’s tourism and cultural sector

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-30T09:46:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-strengthens-dartmouth-sport-infrastructure.html

Strong community infrastructure helps attract visitors, grow local businesses and create new opportunities for Canadians.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-29T13:42:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/atlantic-canadian-bioscience-companies-pursue-global-partnerships-at-bio-2026.html

Trade mission to San Diego will help life science companies build connections, attract investment and grow exports

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-23T10:01:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/atlantic-canadian-businesses-and-organizations-participating-in-bio-2026.html

Atlantic Canadian businesses and organizations participating in BIO 2026

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-23T10:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-boost-tourism-in-eastern-pei.html

Rural tourism operators receive funding to expand accommodations, improve services, and modernize facilities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-23T09:49:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/major-funding-announcement-to-advance-saint-john-as-a-premier-destination-city.html

Major Funding Announcement to advance Saint John as a premier destination city

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-19T10:00:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/atlantic-canadian-companies-and-organizations-participating-in-aquaculture-uk-2026.html

Atlantic Canadian companies and organizations participating in Aquaculture UK 2026

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-16T11:26:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/atlantic-canadian-companies-dive-into-new-markets-at-aquaculture-uk.html

Businesses will travel to Glasgow, Scotland, to take part in Aquaculture UK, where they will promote their products and services, connect with potential buyers and partners, and pursue new opportunities in the European aquaculture market. Firms will also be part of a coordinated Atlantic Canadian pavilion, and take advantage of targeted marketing and networking activities.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-16T11:24:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/atlantic-canadian-companies-to-explore-new-markets-through-june-trade-missions.html

Canadian businesses are navigating a rapidly changing global economy, and expanding into new markets is becoming more important than ever.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-15T10:14:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/supporting-new-brunswicks-oyster-industry.html

Federal support will help restock and strengthen supply for oyster growers

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-12T08:13:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/06/atlantic-canadian-communities-to-benefit-from-76-million-in-federal-infrastructure-dollars.html

Build Communities Strong Fund’s Local Impact stream to help communities build, repair and upgrade local infrastructure

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-06-08T09:16:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-help-a-mount-pearl-business-modernize-compete-and-reach-new-markets.html

Atlantic Canadian businesses are modernizing to drive productivity and build resilience in a shifting global economy. By helping firms optimize supply chains and adopt the technologies they need to compete in new markets, the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) is strengthening Atlantic Canada’s industrial capacity and helping the region lead on the world stage.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-05-22T09:06:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-help-nova-scotia-lobster-businesses-modernize-compete-and-reach-new-markets.html

Strengthening Canadian productivity and supply chains in evolving international markets

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-05-14T11:03:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-help-nova-scotia-lobster-businesses-modernize-compete-and-reach-new-markets0.html

Government of Canada announces support to help Nova Scotia lobster businesses modernize, compete, and reach new markets

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-05-14T11:03:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/05/federal-funding-advances-innovative-hearing-protection-solutions-for-industrial-use.html

Protecting Canadian workers and building a strong economy go hand in hand, and the Government of Canada is advancing both by investing in innovative safety technology made in the Atlantic Region.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-05-13T12:00:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/05/targeted-investments-powering-business-growth.html

Federal government support strengthens businesses by building skills, capacity and market reach

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-05-11T13:51:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/05/targeted-investments-powering-business-growth0.html

Targeted investments powering business growth

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-05-11T13:51:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-backs-atlantic-oyster-industry.html

In recent years, PEI’s oyster industry has faced a series of significant challenges, with the latest threat coming from the spread of two diseases, which have led to high mortality rates in oysters and substantial losses for the entire sector. As a result, the stability of local businesses and the livelihoods of growers, harvesters, and processors across the Island and the region are increasingly at risk.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-05-08T10:40:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/04/atlantic-canadian-food-and-beverage-companies-serve-up-new-market-opportunities-at-sial-canada.html

ATIGA trade mission to SIAL Canada strengthens domestic supply chains while opening new export opportunities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-04-24T13:16:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/04/atlantic-canadian-companies-participating-at-sial-canada.html

Atlantic Canadian companies participating at SIAL Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-04-24T13:13:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/04/port-of-charlottetown-upgrades-infrastructure-for-cruise-passengers.html

Federal investment will allow capital city harbour to welcome larger ships The first ship has landed this week in the Charlottetown Harbour, kicking off another busy cruise season in Prince Edward Island. As passengers disembarked the Victory I, they were welcomed into the city through newly upgraded boarding facilities supported by federal investments.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-04-23T13:00:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/04/atlantic-canada-welcomes-2026-cruise-season-with-over-350k-investment.html

Support for Atlantic Canada Cruise Association will enhance marketing, partnerships, and sustainable tourism across more than 20 ports

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-04-22T12:01:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-invests-in-the-growth-of-womens-professional-soccer-in-atlantic-canada.html

Renovations at BMO Soccer Centre enhance training space for Halifax Tides FC

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-04-18T09:08:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-announce-investment-supporting-womens-professional-soccer-in-halifax.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Halifax West, will announce federal support for Soccer Nova Scotia and the Halifax Tides FC at the BMO Soccer Centre.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-04-17T10:55:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-supports-the-expansion-of-sai-krishna-foods-in-cappele.html

Investing in local food manufacturer to scale operations, create jobs, and strengthen the sector in New Brunswick

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-04-14T08:57:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-help-yarmouth-companies-modernize-compete-and-reach-new-markets.html

Strengthening Canadian productivity and supply chains in evolving international markets

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-04-08T13:24:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-support-to-help-dartmouth-companies-modernize-compete-and-reach-new-markets.html

Government of Canada announces support to help Dartmouth companies modernize, compete, and reach new markets

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-24T08:58:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/strengthening-economic-opportunities-in-official-language-minority-communities-in-nova-scotia.html

Investing in local organizations and businesses is driving economic growth in official language minority communities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-20T10:32:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/strengthening-economic-opportunities-in-official-language-minority-communities-in-prince-edward-island.html

Investing in local organizations and businesses is driving economic growth in official language minority communities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-20T10:09:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/strengthening-economic-opportunities-in-official-language-minority-communities-in-new-brunswick.html

Investing in local organizations and businesses is driving economic growth in official language minority communities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-20T09:43:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/projects-strengthening-economic-opportunities-in-official-language-minority-communities-in-new-brunswick.html

The Government of Canada is providing an investment of over $2.1 million to six organizations in New Brunswick.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-20T09:41:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/ministers-fraser-and-thompson-announce-16m-in-major-federal-defence-investment-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

The world is changing rapidly. The international rules-based order is fading, and technological change is expanding the fields of conflict. The Government of Canada is responding by rebuilding and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces and strengthening the defence industrial base.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-19T10:00:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/strengthening-atlantic-canadas-defence-capabilities-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

The Government of Canada is providing an investment of $16 million under the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) to five businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-19T09:58:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/ministers-fraser-and-thompson-to-announce-important-federal-defence-investment.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will join the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, and Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, as well as Tom Osborne, Member of Parliament for Cape Spear, to announce funding from the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) for five local businesses at PAL Aerospace in St. John’s.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-18T09:41:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/minister-fraser-in-st-johns-on-march-18-19-to-attend-events-and-announce-an-investment-supporting-atlantic-canadas-defence-industry.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will participate in several stakeholder meetings and events in St. John’s on March 18 and 19, as well as make a significant announcement related to the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) at PAL Aerospace.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-17T10:42:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/historic-200-million-investment-positions-nova-scotia-spaceport-as-cornerstone-of-canadas-defence-capabilities.html

Investment will support rocket launches from Canadian soil, strengthen national security, and create economic opportunity for Atlantic Canadians

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-16T16:42:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/strengthening-atlantic-canadas-defence-capabilities-in-dartmouth.html

Regional Defence Investment Initiative supports businesses to grow, innovate and scale up for global defence opportunities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-16T10:09:48-04:00