Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Youth-Green - Development of Solar Powered Oyster Grading Barge
Agreement Number:
910675
Agreement Value:
$5,720.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 18, 2018 - Sep 21, 2018
Description:
Eel Lake Oyster Farm Ltd. produces the re-known “Ruisseau Oyster” which is distributed to high end restaurants throughout Canada. These Eastern oysters are grown using floating bag technology in the clean waters of Salt Bay and Eel Lake in southwest Nova Scotia. Eel Lake intends to improve its productivity and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by incorporating a solar powered oyster grading system on a new floating barge unit.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program - Green is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the green economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Ste-Anne-Du-Ruisseau, Nova Scotia, CA B0W 2X0
Reference Number:
172-2018-2019-Q2-910675
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
838177020
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Eel Lake Oyster Farm Ltd
Federal Riding Name:
West Nova
Federal Riding Number:
12011
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Green Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program - Green is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the green economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
Green projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
112510