ACOA’s Results

Catalyzing Growth

How the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is fueling a strong Canadian economy​​

Est. 1987​

ACOA has been driving economic growth across Atlantic Canada.​

The Agency is a trusted partner to entrepreneurs and communities in Atlantic Canada, helping build a vibrant economy with good jobs, rising incomes, and benefits for everyone.

ACOA’s on-the-ground staff support the Government of Canada’s economic priorities​

ACOA’s Goal​

Improve productivity and growth to secure the region’s long-term economic prosperity. ​

ACOA’s Importance​

ACOA fuels economic growth by empowering businesses to enhance productivity, while supporting communities to diversify and thrive.​

ACOA invests in market expansion, automation and advanced digital technologies, and workforce development.

ACOA is built to respond quickly to economic disruptions, with a proven track record of delivering rapid support to meet government priorities.

ACOA steps up when it matters most.​

ACOA’s Results

ACOA invested $313 million to support 1,054 promising projects across the region (2024-25).​

ACOA’s clients supported over 60,000 jobs in Atlantic Canada (2023-24).​

ACOA has championed an average of 540 businesses and 100 communities each year (2015-16 to 2024-25).​

Workers at ACOA-assisted firms earn an average of $36.90 per hour, significantly higher than the $28.20 average at non-assisted firms (2021). ​

ACOA funding attracts other investments. For every dollar ACOA invests, other partners contribute $1.46 (2018-19 to 2023-24 for core programs).​

ACOA clients are more productive, generating $313,400 in sales per employee compared to $265,089 for non-clients (2021).