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Innovative supply and service businesses create jobs and support growing industries throughout Atlantic Canada. That is why the Government of Canada invested to help Avalon Laboratories Inc. of St. Johns NL upgrade its nationally accredited full-service laboratory to improve service to clients in mining oil and gas and other growth sectors.Federal government supports new information management systemThe Honourable Seamus ORegan Jr. Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for St. Johns South-Mount Pearl on behalf of the Honourable Mlanie Joly Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA today announced a repayable contribution of 196250 to Avalon Laboratories Inc.This investment has enabled the company to install an advanced laboratory information management system. This new system will help Avalon Laboratories manage a vast number of COVID-19 specimens and environmental samples as well as its client information more securely and efficiently. Todays announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canadas commitment to help businesses acquire new technologies to grow compete and contribute to a stronger economy.QuotesInvesting in innovative companies like Avalon Laboratories will help build a stronger more resilient economy post-pandemic. Avalons upgraded technology and improved laboratory services will benefit many key sectors and priorities across Atlantic Canada including healthcare natural resources and environmental services.- The Honourable Mlanie Joly Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA Avalon Laboratories is a nationally accredited full-service laboratory in our province offering local solutions for industry and creating local skilled jobs. Were helping them expand to create even more jobs.- The Honourable Seamus ORegan Jr. Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for St. Johns South-Mount PearlIt is clear the Government of Canada is committed to innovation and job creation. In Atlantic Canada ACOA understands what small- and medium-sized businesses need and Avalon Laboratories is grateful for their support. This repayable contribution helps move us closer to achieving our goal - becoming a meaningful and significant contributor to the health security and environmental protection of Newfoundland and Labrador.- Paul Antle President and CEO Avalon Laboratories Inc.
