Atlantic Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy
Atlantic Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy 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).
ACOA ensures Atlantic Canadians benefit from the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy, which requires contractors winning major defence bids to do business in Canada.
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Program details
The Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy requires contractors who win major defence procurement bids to conduct business activity in Canada. ACOA's role is to ensure that Atlantic Canadian businesses and communities benefit from this federal policy through facilitation and support. The page describes it as: 'See how ACOA makes sure Atlantic Canadians benefit from this policy, which requires contractors who win major defence bids to do business in Canada.' This is a policy facilitation initiative rather than a direct funding program.
Who qualifies
Atlantic Canadian businesses positioned to benefit from defence procurement opportunities.
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