Government investment will help Waycobah expand its grow operation and processing facility

Whycocomagh, NS – The aquaculture industry contributes significantly to the economic diversification of many rural communities. When the industry thrives, expansion opportunities arise with increasing national and international market demand for sustainably grown and harvested seafood products. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting the growth of Waycobah First Nation’s steelhead trout farm operation so it can grow, harvest, process and sell larger fillets to increase the product’s salability and meet this growing market demand.

“The Government of Canada is committed to creating sustainable growth, economic opportunity and prosperity in communities across Canada to help grow the middle class. Our investment will help the Waycobah First Nation foster greater ties to national and international export markets for its processed seafood, which has been identified as a meaningful contributor to economic viability and development in the region.” – The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
Rodger Cuzner, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton – Canso, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced a total of $ ...