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鈥淥ur Government鈥檚 top priority is job creation, growth, and long-term prosperity. We are proud of these innovative projects that highlight and promote innovation within the rural context here in Nova Scotia,鈥� said Minister MacKay. 鈥淭hese projects demonstrate innovation and ingenuity seeking to develop and expand markets for goods and services produced in rural Nova Scotia.鈥�

The total Government of Canada investment represents $665,000, and is being delivered through ACOA. The goal of the newly-established Acadia Centre for Rural Innovation (ACRI) ($400,000) will be to facilitate industry engagement with 外流影片 staff and resources in three key sectors: tidal energy; agri-food; and information and communications technology (ICT). Acadia will also create a Tidal Energy Toolkit ($90,000) to help Nova Scotia鈥檚 rural communities and businesses develop the capacity needed to identify and expand on opportunities related to tidal energy.

The Winery Association of Nova Scotia ($175,000) will foster the development of new products, increase the market penetration of Nova Scotia wines, and further enhance the tourism potential of Nova Scotia鈥檚 Wine Country. The Province of Nova Scotia has also invested a total of $154,445 in these three projects as part of jobsHere, the plan to grow Nova Scotia鈥檚 economy.

鈥淭he Annapolis Valley is a vibrant destination that boasts some of the best award-winning wines in the country, as well as tremendous potential for creating good jobs and growing the economy,鈥� said Nova Scotia Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Minister Percy Paris. 鈥淥ur investments will stimulate innovation, and increase this region鈥檚 ability to compete globally.鈥�

鈥淎cadia has enjoyed a proud partnership with its local Annapolis Valley community for almost 175 years鈥� said Ray Ivany, president and vice-chancellor of 外流影片. 鈥淲e are very grateful for the contribution our funding partners have made to fostering rural innovation and the encouraging the development of sustainable energy through tidal power. Acadia鈥檚 intellectual and research capacity combined with its unique geographic location make it an ideal location for government and industry partnerships to thrive.鈥�

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鈥淭he Nova Scotia wine industry continues to grow in volume and reputation for quality wines, 鈥� said Janice Ruddock, Managing Director of the Winery Association of Nova Scotia. 鈥淲e are truly fortunate to have this assistance to augment the sizable capital investments being made by industry to produce quality, unique wines that are 100% Nova Scotia.鈥�

The Winery Association of Nova Scotia was established in 2002 to provide a unified voice for the wineries of Nova Scotia, and to promote the growth and development of Nova Scotian wines.

INFORMATION:

Christopher Brooks
Manager, Communications and Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-426-4790/902- 789-5184 (cell)
Email :

Scott Roberts
Executive Director, Communications & Marketing
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Wolfville, NS
scott.roberts@acadiau.ca
902-585-1705

Janice Ruddock
Managing Director
Winery Association of Nova Scotia
Tel: (902) 492-9291 ext 111
Toby Koffman,
NS Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
902-424-4482