August 7, 2025 · Saint-Quentin, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Productive businesses are more competitive, more resilient and better placed to drive a strong economy. Today, Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, announced repayable contributions totaling $162,000 for three businesses in northern New Brunswick:
- $25,000 for Érablière Patrick R. Thériault to purchase equipment to modify their osmosis system in order to improve productivity and reduce operating costs.
- $37,500 for Novum Boreas Microbrasserie to acquire an automated canning system to speed up the bottling of IPA and seasonal beers.
- $100,000 for Scierie S.A. Lévesque Lumber to purchase production equipment, namely a cutting line and a dust collector, and expand the plant.
Today's announcement demonstrates how the Government of Canada is boosting productivity and fostering sustainable economic growth in all regions of the country. By investing in local talent, ideas and infrastructure, we are helping to build a stronger, more inclusive economy for all Canadians.
