Canada Invests $900,000 to Expand MetOcean Telematics Facility in Dartmouth
The Government of Canada announced a $900,000 repayable contribution to MetOcean Telematics Limited to expand and renovate its Dartmouth, Nova Scotia facility. The project will consolidate approximately 80 employees into one location, create 10 new jobs, and reduce annual costs by about $600,000.
On October 19, 2026, the Government of Canada announced a $900,000 repayable contribution to MetOcean Telematics Limited to support the expansion and renovation of the company's facility on Thornhill Drive in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Braedon Clark, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Bedford—Preston, made the announcement on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
The federal investment is provided through ACOA's Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program. The funds will be used to upgrade the Thornhill Drive facility, including expanding the production warehouse, renovating workspaces, and adding audio-visual equipment. The expansion aims to bring approximately 80 local employees together under one roof, consolidating the company's operations in Dartmouth.
MetOcean expects the project to improve workflow and productivity, create 10 new jobs, and reduce annual costs by approximately $600,000. The initiative is also intended to enhance the company's capacity for advanced manufacturing and future product development, while strengthening Canadian expertise in the ocean technology and defence sectors.
Incorporated in 1984, MetOcean Telematics develops satellite-powered equipment used for locating people at sea, tracking oil spills, and detecting submarines. The company serves customers in more than 100 countries.