Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

1. Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation will harvest opportunities with a full-scale oyster farm in Pomquet Harbour

   Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation has a deeply rooted connection to the nearby water and its resources. With a name that means “by the bay,” the Mi’kmaw of Paqtnkek have fished Pomquet Harbour as a source of food for generations, living in harmony with the local environment.

2. Improved operations at Crosby Molasses will help Saint John company grow

   Federal and provincial investments supporting new equipment and expertise to increase production capacity

3. Cape Breton community works together to restore and revitalize green space

   Government of Canada supports inclusive, family-friendly recreation hub

4. Governments to announce support for Crosby Molasses 

   Governments to announce support for Crosby Molasses

5. Government of Canada to announce support to revitalize community green space in Cape Breton

   Government of Canada to announce support to revitalize community green space in Cape Breton