MacKenzie Atlantic Tool & Die/Machining Ltd.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Musquodoboit Harbour|Musquodoboit Harbour, NS · grants and contributions register · Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish

MacKenzie Atlantic Tool & Die/Machining Ltd.: federal grants and contributions: 20 agreements; $3.4M value; 2 departments; 9 programs.

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20agreements
$3.4Mvalue
2departments
9programs

Largest agreements

228269$957Kvalue2025start2026end

Acquire advanced automated production equipment to reduce costs and offset tariff impacts

213758$550Kvalue2019start2020end

Acquire advanced manufacturing equipment to form an automated production line

Automated Wheelchair Repositioning Device$349Kvalue2016start2019end

Complete the development of a wheelchair repositioning device that will easily attach to manual wheelchairs and reposition a person from a slouched position. The device will be operated using a wireless remote control (Bluetooth), meeting all safety requirements and medical and regulatory standards.

Bed Repositioning System$317Kvalue2020start2022end

The purpose of this project is to develop a repositioning system for people that spend extended periods of time in bed, but who are unable to reposition themselves. The developed system will allow both the user and the care provider to adequately reposition the bed occupant into a proper position without the need for physical labour, thus reducing the risk of injury while providing more dignity and independence for the user.

220767$308Kvalue2022start2023end

Acquire Advanced Manufacturing equipment to increase production capacity

225262$270Kvalue2023start2024end

Acquire advanced production equipment to increase automation, output, and efficiency.

201684$169Kvalue2012start2013end

Purchase equipment

Agreement$100.0Kvalue2012start–end
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194506$82.5Kvalue2008start2009end

Acquire additional CNC machining capability

192804$54.4Kvalue2007start2008end

Purchase specialized CNC equipment

Agreement$50.0Kvalue2015start–end
214875$45.0Kvalue2020start2021end

Hire a full time Quality Assurance Manager

Youth - Marketing Coordinator$30.0Kvalue2021start2022end

MacKenzie Atlantic will be hiring a Marketing Coordinator to help build on our overall brand presence and marketing efforts for the launch of our product Paraglide, the automated repositioning system for wheelchair users.

Youth - Customer Service$30.0Kvalue2021start2022end

MacKenzie Atlantic will be hiring a customer service technician to support the launch of a new medical device, Paraglide. The role will support product training and installation, trouble shooting, and ongoing customer engagement.

Youth - Accounting$30.0Kvalue2021start2022end

MacKenzie Atlantic would like to hire a new graduate to support accounting activities at MacKenzie Atlantic. Activities will include accounts receivable, accounts payable, providing weekly sales reports and other daily activities.

210724$14.5Kvalue2017start2018end

Purchase machining software to enhance productivity and product quality

194321$10.9Kvalue2008start2009end

Acquire CNC equipment

193194$10.1Kvalue2008start2008end

Obtain ISO Certification

196934$9.4Kvalue2010start2010end

Compliance with Canadian Controlled Goods Program

214874$0value2020start2022end

Hire a part time Chief Financial Officer

Departments

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency13agreements$2.5Mvalue7programs
  • REGI-BSP-Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
  • REGI - Steel and Aluminum Initiative
  • Business Development Program
  • REGI - Business Scale-Up and Prod (Jobs and Growth)
  • REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity
  • REGI - Productivity and Business Skills

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

National Research Council Canada7agreements$907Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Years

20251agreements$957Kvalue1programs
  • REGI-BSP-Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
20231agreements$270Kvalue1programs
  • REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity
20221agreements$308Kvalue1programs
  • REGI - Business Scale-Up and Prod (Jobs and Growth)
20213agreements$90.0Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
20203agreements$362Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • REGI - Productivity and Business Skills
20191agreements$550Kvalue1programs
  • REGI - Steel and Aluminum Initiative
20171agreements$14.5Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20161agreements$349Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
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20151agreements$50.0Kvalue0programs
    20122agreements$269Kvalue1programs
    • Business Development Program
    20101agreements$9.4Kvalue1programs
    • BDP - Productivity and Business Skills
    20083agreements$103Kvalue2programs
    • Business Development Program
    • BDP - Productivity and Business Skills
    20071agreements$54.4Kvalue1programs
    • Business Development Program

    Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.