We will always stand up for Atlantic Canadian businesses, no matter what challenges our neighbours to the south throw our way.
Yesterday, I joined Minister Sean Fraser, and MPs Miedema and Hirtle at Dartmouth’s Ace Machining Ltd., where we announced $14 million through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to support 27 Nova Scotian businesses facing the impacts of this trade war.
Ace Machining received more than $400,000 for a new CNC machine that will help them increase production right here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, expand their presence in Canadian markets, and compete for new customers around the world.
Here’s what Ace Machining Ltd., had to say:
“Trade wars have real consequences, affecting the jobs and livelihoods of hard-working people on both sides of the border. When the first round of U.S. tariffs was introduced, we decided to remove American suppliers from consideration during our equipment procurement process. We selected the Matsuura MX-420 distributed by Elliott Matsuura Canada, which is increasing our throughput, improving productivity, and enhancing our competitiveness on the world stage. Our purchase alone will not change the outcome of the trade dispute, but we hope that if enough Canadian companies make similar decisions, it will send a clear message.”
– Ron Wallace, President and Co-owner of Ace Machining Ltd.
Businesses like Ace Machining show what makes Dartmouth—Cole Harbour so special: hardworking people, great ideas, and the determination to keep building here at home.
