The aging population is a sensitive topic in Atlantic Canada. A lot of industries are seasonal, since they involve natural resources like forestry, fishing and maple syrup. It may seem insignificant, but maple syrup brings in several million dollars in my region. In terms of tapholes, the largest maple sugar operations in North America are in Saint-Quentin.
How can ACOA provide particular assistance in the context of all these challenges, including those facing industries that exploit what we call seasonal natural resources?