Enterprise Cape Breton

ECBC is a Crown corporation established pursuant to Part II of the Government Organization Act, Atlantic Canada, 1987 (also known as the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation Act). It is the principal federal government organization for economic development on Cape Breton Island and in Mulgrave, NS. ECBC's small geographical focus, local control and f... lexible mandate enable the Corporation to devise initiatives that are specific to local needs and priorities. The Corporation can take an executive leadership approach to economic challenges, bringing together all stakeholders in the local economy for direction and input. As a Crown corporation, ECBC is a distinct legal entity reporting to Parliament through the Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). In addition to its own programs, ECBC is responsible for the delivery of ACOA's programs on Cape Breton Island as well as the environmental remediation and human resource obligations of the former Cape Breton development Corporation.Read More