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	Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act
		(1) There is hereby established a board to be known as the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Board, consisting of the President and not more than seven other members appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister to hold office during pleasure for a term not exceeding three years.
		The object of the Agency is to support and promote opportunity for economic development of Atlantic Canada, with particular emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises, through policy, program and project development and implementation and through advocacy of the interests of Atlantic Canada in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation.
		There is hereby established an agency of the Government of Canada to be known as the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
	laws.justice.gc.ca /en/A-13.7/text.html (1771 words)

	Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency - Peter Gordon MacKay
		From the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
		Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
		Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency - Peter Gordon MacKay
	w01.international.gc.ca /minpub/Minister.asp?ID=141&Language=E (291 words)

	What's New by Date Canada Site
		The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Labour, Supports New Development Project of Exploramer Science Interpretation Centre
		Canada Revenue Agency: Recently Added Forms and Publications - IT269R4 Part IV, Tax on Taxable Dividends Received by a Private Corporation or a Subject Corporation
		Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat: The 2006-2007 Main Estimates Will Be Tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Approximately 10:00 a.m.
	canada.gc.ca /whats/whaind_e.html (2164 words)

	Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Related regional development posts include Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of Western Economic Diversification.
		The Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec (French: Ministre de l'Agence de développement économique du Canada pour les régions du Québec) is the member of the Cabinet of Canada who also serves as the chief executive of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec.
		It was consequently termed the Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Minister_of_the_Economic_Development_Agency_of_Canada_for_the_Regions_of_Quebec (217 words)

	Minister for the purposes of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Minister for the purposes of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act
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		The post is traditionally held by an MP from Atlantic Canada, although occasionally the responsibilities have been accorded to a more senior cabinet minister, such as the Industry minister who has in turn delegated some of the authority to a minister of state.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Minister_for_the_Atlantic_Canada_Opportunities_Agency (143 words)

	ipedia.com: Prime Minister of Canada Article
		The function, duties, responsibilities, and powers of the Prime Minister of Canada were established at the time the country was created as an independent nation in 1867 and were modeled upon those of the existing office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
		Most Canadian legislation originates in the cabinet of Canada, which is a body appointed by the Prime Minister largely from the ranks of his party's MPs.
		The Prime Minister of Canada, the head of the Canadian government, is usually the leader of the political party with the most seats in the Canadian House of Commons.
	www.ipedia.com /prime_minister_of_canada.html (1789 words)

	Minister McGuire Touts Atlantic Canada Advantage in Norway
		Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Minister Joseph McGuire outlined the Atlantic Canada Advantage this morning during a breakfast in Trondheim, Norway attended by Norwegian business leaders and potential investors.
		Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Minister Joseph McGuire touted the Atlantic Canada Advantage this morning during a breakfast attended by Norwegian business leaders and potential investors in Trondheim, Norway.
		ACOA is leading the Atlantic Canada technology, trade and investment mission to Norway, in partnership with Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, National Research Council Canada - Industrial Research Assistance Program, and the Canadian Embassy in Norway.
	news.gc.ca /cfmx/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=163119 (609 words)

	ACOA Continues to Support the Work of West Prince Ventures Ltd.
		Having this support in rural areas encourages entrepreneurial-minded members of the community to create their own economic success,” said the Honourable Joe McGuire, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
		With the renewal of core operating funds from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), West Prince Ventures Ltd.
		West Prince Ventures Ltd. is one of 41 CBDCs in Atlantic Canada that will benefit from $8.4 million designated to the Community Futures Program, under the recently announced $708 million-Atlantic Investment Partnership.
	news.gc.ca /cfmx/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=165969 (272 words)

	Diplomatic Gateway to Canada - PLENARY 6: ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES
		Provincial GDP growth is estimated to be the highest in Canada for 2002, thus making it the third time in five years that the province would lead Canada's provinces in GDP growth.
		As well as significant investment in offshore exploration activities, Atlantic Canada has profited from its commitment to education and skills development to become a leading centre of the knowledge-based economy.
		Dennis Wallace explained the purpose of this session is to deepen participants' understanding of Canada's most easterly region - the issues it faces, the trends it is embracing, and the opportunities it is leveraging in a globally competitive world.
	www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca /protocol/plenary06-en.asp (580 words)

	TIAPEI - Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island
		The Tourism Atlantic Marketing Initiative will also complement the efforts of the Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership (ACTP), a nine-member pan-Atlantic partnership consisting of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the four tourism industry associations and the four provincial departments responsible for tourism in Atlantic Canada.
		Based on these standards, this initiative is projected to generate $50 million in additional tourism receipts for Atlantic Canada for the 2002 season.
		In October 2001, the Honourable Brian Tobin, Minister of Industry, announced the provision of $15 million of new Government of Canada funding as part of a $20 million marketing initiative, in partnership with the Canadian Tourism Commission, to encourage Americans and Canadians to travel to or within Canada.
	www.tiapei.pe.ca /TourismResources/TAMI.htm (580 words)

	ACOA Website - News - News Releases
		Earlier today, Fred Mifflin, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Premier Brian Tobin announced a funding commitment for the construction of a world-class snowmobile trail which is vital to the extension of the province's tourism season.
		The Honourable Fred Mifflin, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Premier Brian Tobin made the announcement today in Gander.
		On Thursday, Fred Mifflin, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced a $1.5 million investment to help Clovelly Golf Course Inc. establish a premier 18-hole golfing facility adjacent to its soon-to-be opened 18-hole championship course.
	www.acoa.ca /e/media/press/press.shtml?933 (580 words)

	Journals (No. 022)
		Dingwall (Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), seconded by Mr.
		McLellan (Minister of Natural Resources) -- Report of the Northern Pipeline Agency, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993, pursuant to section 14 of the Northern Pipeline Act, Chapter N-26, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985.
		MacLaren (Minister for International Trade) -- Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 1994 to 1998 and of the Operating and Capital Budgets for 1994 of the Export Development Corporation, pursuant to subsection 125(4) of the Financial Administration Act, Chapter F-11, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985.
	www.parl.gc.ca /journals/previous/022_94-02-15/022votes-e.html (580 words)

	Natural Resources Canada - 2003/62 (a)
		In 1996, he was given additional responsibilities as Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Minister of Western Economic Diversification, and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the regions of Quebec.
		Dhaliwal was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and served on the Steering Committee on Fisheries and Oceans and the Standing Committees on Finance and Fisheries and Oceans.
		Manley served as Minister of Infrastructure and Crown Corporations, and as Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Union and the Cabinet Committee on Social Union.
	www.nrcan.gc.ca /media/archives/newsreleases/2003/200362a_e.htm (1301 words)

	ACOA Website - News - News Releases
		Bill Matthews, MP for Random-Burin-St. George’s announced $93,135 in funding for the project on behalf of the Honourable Joseph McGuire, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Honourable Lucienne Robillard, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), President of the Queen’s Privy Council and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.
		SCIF is providing $135 million over five years to help communities in Atlantic Canada create an environment that encourages the development of strategic sectors.
		“This development puts us closer to achieving our goal of completely developing the site which will include interpretation of the nearby Canada Goose Sanctuary, salmon river and the history of logging and the sawmill industry in the area, “ said Fred Best, Mayor of Clarenville.
	www.acoa.ca /e/media/press/press.shtml?ID=3273 (458 words)

	ZUSTRICH -> News
		Minister of Industry Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Minister of Western Economic Diversification
		Minister responsible for Crown Corporations, President of the Treasury Board
		Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs President of the Queen's Privy Council
	www.geocities.com /zustrich/cabinet.htm (458 words)

	ACOA Website - News - News Releases
		The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), today announced the Agency's renewed support for the Atlantic Canada Film Partners in its endeavours to promote and develop the region's film industry nationally and internationally.
		The Atlantic Canada Film Partners is comprised of the Nova Scotia Film Development Corporation, New Brunswick Film, Technology PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Telefilm Canada.
		Created in May 2000, the Atlantic Canada Film Partners is comprised of Atlantic Canada's four film development corporations, Telefilm Canada and ACOA.
	www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca /e/media/press/press.shtml?1769 (451 words)

	Tourism Industry Benefitting from Young Ambassadors - 1995 Press Releases - Canada/Nova Scotia COOPERATION Agreement on Economic Diversification
		David C. Dingwall, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Hon.
		The Canada/Nova Scotia COOPERATION Agreement on Economic Diversification is a five-year, $52.6 million, cost-shared agreement (70% federal and 30% provincial) managed by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency on behalf of the Government of Canada and by the Economic Renewal Agency on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia.
		A total of $140,000 has been provided under the Canada/Nova Scotia COOPERATION Agreement on Economic Diversification for the "Nova Scotia Young Ambassadors Program." The pilot program is administered by the Yarmouth County Tourism Association (YCTA), on behalf of Nova Scotia's Regional Area Tourism Associations.
	eda.gov.ns.ca /press/1995/0725-ambass-e.htm (488 words)

	NEIA
		On July 11, 2005, the Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency announced that the Agency is now officially requesting letters of intent and project proposals under Round III of the Atlantic Innovation Fund.
		Supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), this program places Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic graduates with international trade expertise in one-year internships with local companies.
		The Atlantic Innovation Fund focuses on R&D projects in the area of natural and applied sciences, as well as in social sciences and humanities, where these are explicitly linked to the development of technology-based products, processes or services, or their commercialization.
	www.neia.org (488 words)

	TIAPEI - Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island
		The Tourism Atlantic Marketing Initiative will also complement the efforts of the Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership (ACTP), a nine-member pan-Atlantic partnership consisting of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the four tourism industry associations and the four provincial departments responsible for tourism in Atlantic Canada.
		The Tourism Atlantic Marketing Initiative represents an added effort, in the face of increased challenges, to fortify the future viability of tourism businesses in Atlantic Canada.
		"This is an excellent opportunity to showcase the diversity of Atlantic Canada," said Nova Scotia Tourism and Culture Minister Rodney MacDonald.
	tiapei.pe.ca /TourismResources/RVC.htm (488 words)

	Minister optimistic about agriculture research following Ottawa meeting
		Minister Byrne noted this could also involve other government agencies including the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, as well as with Memorial University.
		Minister Byrne said the federal minister has agreed to establish a working group of senior officials of both governments to further discuss the issue and to seek out opportunities for collaboration on agriculture research and development in this province.
		"My discussion with the federal minister resulted in the federal government realizing there are opportunities here for both governments not only to maintain the current level of agriculture research and development in Newfoundland and Labrador but to strengthen and enhance our research capabilities," said Minister Byrne.
	www.releases.gov.nl.ca /releases/2005/nr/0304n03.htm (471 words)

	Ministers of the Crown - Historical List - Nova Scotia
		Minister for the purposes of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act
		Note: The position of Solicitor General of Canada between December 12, 1892 and September 30, 1966, and the positions of Controller of Customs and Controller of Inland Revenue were not Cabinet portfolios per se, though frequently the incumbents were sworn of the Privy Council and attended Cabinet meetings.
		Ministers of the Crown - Historical List - Nova Scotia
	www.parl.gc.ca /information/about/people/key/minhist.asp?lang=E&prov=7 (471 words)

	Salaries Act
		The Member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada appointed by Commission under the Great Seal to be the Minister for the purposes of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act.
		The salary of each minister of State, being a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, who presides over a ministry of State is $46,645 per annum.
		(3) Section 4 of the Act is amended by replacing the expression "The Minister for External Relations" with the expression "The Minister for International Cooperation".
	www.solon.org /Statutes/Canada/English/S/S-3.html (471 words)

	Canada NewsWire Group
		He was sworn to the Queen's Privy Council in 1986 and served from that date as Leader of the Government in the Senate (until 1993) as Minister of State, Federal-Provincial Relations (until 1991) and as Minister responsible for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (1987 to 1988).
		Fiscal imbalance makes it increasingly difficult for provinces and territories to maintain and improve crucial services such as health care, education, and other social programs, while continuing to fund other priorities including environmental protection and enhancing job training, transportation, agriculture and infrastructure to strengthen Canada's competitiveness.
		Canada needs to have a balance between the expenditure responsibilities of governments and the ability to fund the services resulting from these responsibilities.
	www.newswire.ca /en/releases/archive/May2005/27/c4274.html (471 words)

	RPP 2003-2004-Natural Resources Canada
		Ministers Dhaliwal, Rock (Industry), Thibault (Fisheries and Oceans) and Byrne (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) convened the Atlantic Energy Roundtable in November 2002 to explore with provincial ministers and industry leaders how to work together to achieve greater regulatory efficiency and further regional economic opportunity with respect to offshore oil and gas development.
		The Bureau will assist the Minister in his review of the study and his recommendation to the Governor in Council for the long-term management of nuclear fuel waste in Canada (http://www.nfwbureau.gc.ca/).
		As Minister of Natural Resources Canada, I want to ensure that we are recognized as a world leader in the sustainable development and wise use of natural resources.
	www.tbs-sct.gc.ca /est-pre/20032004/NRCan-RNCan/NRCan-RNCanr34_e.asp (13814 words)

	Official Languages Act\Achievement Report 2001-2002\28. Canada's Digital Collections - Printable Version
		Three projects were approved, and in one instance additional funds were leveraged from outside partners such as the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canadian Heritage, and the Minister of Acadian Affairs (Atlantic Region).
		One of these was an English-language project carried out in Quebec, and 13 were French-language projects outside Quebec.
		This program, which devotes special attention to official language minority communities, will continue to fund approximately 10 digitization projects each year in such communities.
	www.industrycanada.com /cmb/welcomeic.nsf/ICPagesEPrint/D8FFBB7467A03E9085256CCA00712EA5 (179 words)

	Echo - The National Newsletter of the Canadian Coast Guard
		From left to right: The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Lieutenant Commander Gary Best (standing), Aide-de-Camp to the Governor General of Canada, CCG Commissioner John Adams and Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada.
		The new museum, which is expected to open in 2005, will highlight Canada's wartime efforts, including the role of our colleagues at the Department of National Defence (DND) in World War I and World War II and the Korean Conflict, among others.
		The Department of Marine and Fisheries was responsible for all marine matters, except for gunboats and war vessels.
	www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca /echo/2002/091002/091002_e.htm (179 words)

	Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Minister's Biography
		Before becoming Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, he served as Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency).
		He is the Regional Minister for Nova Scotia.
		On January 15, 2002, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced the appointment of Robert G. Thibault, as Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
	www.sportsmanfishing.com /MinistersBio02.htm (159 words)

	New Member Appointed to the
		OTTAWA, December 20, 2001 &; The Honourable Brian Tobin, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Robert G. Thibault, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), today announced the appointment of Eleanor E. Norrie to the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency ( ACOA) Advisory Board for a three-year term.
		The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is a Government of Canada agency whose goal is to improve the economy of Atlantic Canadian communities through the successful development of business and job opportunities.
		Norrie will provide extremely valuable and diverse perspectives gathered throughout her diversified career in and out of public life,” said Minister Thibault.
	www.innovationstrategy.ic.gc.ca /cmb/Welcomeic.nsf/ffc979db07de58e6852564e400603639/85256a220056c2a485256b280057c941!OpenDocument (159 words)

	ACOA Website - News - News Releases
		The announcement was made today by the Honourable Robert Thibault, M.P. for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Joseph McGuire, Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and the Honourable David L. Emerson, Minister of Industry Canada.
		The announcement of the $361,840 contribution by the Government of Canada was made today, by the Honourable Robert Thibault, M.P. for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Joseph McGuire, Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and the Honourable David L. Emerson, Minister of Industry Canada.
		Thibault, this project is an opportunity for Atlantic Canada’s Francophone community to improve its skills through distance education.
	www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca /e/media/press/press.shtml?ID=3174 (433 words)

	ACOA Website - News - News Releases
		Memramcook, New Brunswick - The Honourable Robert Thibault, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Mr.
		L'Acadie is a joint initiative of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Prince Edward Island, Parks Canada, the Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador, and the Canadian Tourism Commission.
		For Quebec, the slogan is "Visage francophone du Canada atlantique"; for Atlantic Canada's Francophones, it's "Accueuillante depuis 400 ans"; for the region's Anglophones, "Four centuries of French hospitality"; and for New England, "Atlantic Canada's Cajun Connection".
	www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca /e/media/press/press.shtml?1472 (570 words)

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