Economic Development Initiative
Economic Development Initiative is a program offered by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).
The Economic Development Initiative supports official language minority communities (OLMCs) in Atlantic Canada to foster local economic growth.
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Program details
The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) provides support to official language minority communities (OLMCs) in Atlantic Canada to help them foster local economic growth. The page describes it as: 'Are you an official language minority community, or OLMC? We can help you support local growth.' This initiative addresses the economic development needs of French-speaking communities outside Quebec and English-speaking communities in Quebec's Atlantic-adjacent areas.
Who qualifies
Official language minority communities (OLMCs) in Atlantic Canada.
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