May 24, 2022 · Glace Bay, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
A key part of Canada's economic recovery is supporting businesses as they adapt, grow, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and medium-sized businesses and the organizations that support them represent the backbone of regional economies. They generate good paying jobs and are a source of pride for their communities. To do so, businesses and entrepreneurs need a strong foundation, built on technological innovation, inclusivity, and clean growth to create the workforce of the future.
Federal investments support business growth
Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton - Canso, announced a total investment of $695,000 through the Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) for five projects in Cape Breton that are expected to create up to seven new jobs and maintain 163. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.
For the full list of projects, please see backgrounder.
Launched in July 2021, the Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) provides $700 million over three years to Canada's regional development agencies to support a regional response and stimulate economic recovery following the COVID-19 crisis by investing in projects that will help to create jobs. Through the JGF, the Government of Canada aims to support the transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, enhance competitiveness, and create jobs in every corner of the country.
