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. Tourism offers a taste of Newfoundland and Labrador

   From fresh seafood caught from the Atlantic Ocean to foraged ingredients found along coastal trails to incredible protein and produce from local farms, Newfoundland and Labrador offers visitors a unique and immersive culinary experience. The Government of Canada, together with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is investing to help expand and promote the region’s culinary tourism offerings.

2. New Stratford event space to welcome visitors and residents

   Government support for waterfront development project opens opportunities for celebrations, promotion of culture and history

3. Government of Canada to announce support for Stratford Waterfront

   The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.

4. Big changes underway for multi-use Cape Breton facility

   Government of Canada support for upgrades to Canada Games Complex will increase usage, attract premiere events

5. Governments of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador to announce support for culinary tourism industry

   The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding the culinary tourism industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills and Minister esponsible for Francophone Affairs, will also make an announcement on behalf of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.