Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Government of Canada. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
- ACOA
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
1987-
History
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) 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. The agency was founded in 1987 and Gerald Merrithew was the first Minister responsible for the agency. Rob Moore, P.C., M.P. is the current Minister responsible for the agency.