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.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
The Government of Canada has announced that all Regional Development Agencies, including ACOA, will apply a deferral of three months on all payments due to the government, as of April 1, 2020. Learn more...
Services and information
Start a business
Find resources and financing information to help you start your business.
Build the economy of your community
Community is an essential part of Atlantic Canadian life. Find out how our resources can help your community.
Expand your business
Learn how we can help you expand or modernize your business and stay competitive.
International trade and investment
Learn how ACOA can help you grow by selling your products or services abroad.
Become more competitive
Programs for Atlantic businesses, educational and research institutions looking to become more innovative, productive and competitive.
Explore all ACOA programs
Find the ACOA program that is right for your business.
What we are doing
Publications
Laws and regulations
Open data
Corporate information
Minister
![The Honourable Mélanie Joly](/web/20200425010213im_/https://www.canada.ca/content/canadasite/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/_jcr_content/par/mwscorporateinformat/image1.img.jpg/1580387185158.jpg)
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages
Parliamentary Secretary
![René Arseneault](/web/20200425010213im_/https://www.canada.ca/content/canadasite/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/_jcr_content/par/mwscorporateinformat/image2.img.jpg/1578667644471.jpg)
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Official Languages)
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