Collection search - Subject files of Atlantic Regional Office, Moncton [textual record]

This accession consists of subject files pertaining to DREE's Agricultural and Rural Development Program (ARDA), Fund for Rural Economic Development (FRED) and Special Areas program. The Fred files pertain to PEI's Development plan and cover subjects such as the development of land based resources, tourism, education and urban services. Files contain copies of reports, analytical tables, copies of studies, presentations and occasional copies of correspondence. The ARDA files pertain to applications for matching Federal Government grants for various development projects in Newfoundland and the Maritime provinces. The Special Areas agreements concern specific social and economic expansion in specially designated areas in order to promote and attract job-creating activities.

These records were originally held in Nova Scotia. They were transferred to the National Capital Region in 2016 and are available for consultation there.