Trade Mission:
Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
The Atlantic Canadian Trade Mission to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean will take place from May 10–15, 2026, bringing together export‑ready businesses from across Atlantic Canada to explore new commercial opportunities in the region.
Led by the Nova Scotia Association of Community Business Development Corporations in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the mission will be anchored in Barbados, with some participating companies also conducting business meetings in other Eastern Caribbean markets, including Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The mission focuses on supporting market diversification through targeted business‑to‑business matchmaking, market briefings, and in‑market support.
Meet Our Delegates
A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd.
Founded in 1938, A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd. is a fourth-generation Canadian shipbuilder and one of the most established privately owned shipyards in Canada. From its modern 50-acre shipyard in Nova Scotia, Canada, the company draws on more than eight decades of shipbuilding experience and a workforce of over 165 skilled marine professionals to design and construct specialized vessels known for operational efficiency, safety, and long-term durability. Over its history, the company has delivered more than 1,000 vessels to commercial fleets, government agencies, ferry operators, and marine service companies operating in demanding maritime environments.
Approach Navigation Systems Inc.
Approach Navigation Systems Inc. is a Canadian aviation infrastructure company specializing in turnkey navigation, weather, and airfield systems for airport authorities and aviation operators. The company delivers complete aviation system solutions including Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS), navigational aids, and integrated airport infrastructure components.
Approach supports clients through the full project lifecycle from system design and equipment supply to installation, commissioning, and ongoing support. Its integrated delivery model allows airport authorities to work with a single provider for complex navigation system upgrades, simplifying procurement and reducing coordination across multiple contractors. With experience supporting both government-led and private airport development projects, Approach has built a reputation as a niche provider within the aviation infrastructure sector.
CBCL Limited
Solutions Today | Tomorrow IN Mind is CBCL’s promise. As an employee-owned firm, we’re committed to creating a positive and lasting impact on people and planet by providing world-class multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, and geotechnical consulting services. Our diverse team of more than 525 employees is committed to providing technical excellence, exceptional service, and innovative solutions that positively shape tomorrow. We consider the short and long-term social, environmental, and sustainable effectiveness of every project. We deliver more than 2,500 projects a year in multiple sectors including Bridges, Buildings, Coastal, Climate Resilience, Environmental, Fire Protection – Code, Fire Protection – Systems, Geotechnical, Industrial, Municipal, Ports & Marine, Sustainability, Transportation, and Water.
Cherubini Bridges & Structures
Cherubini is a leading Canadian steel fabricator, designing, producing, and delivering bridges and complex structures around the world. Established in 1967, Cherubini’s facilities are located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, strategically located quayside on the Halifax harbour providing easy access to the Caribbean. Over the years, Cherubini has constructed thousands of bridges around the world, along with numerous buildings and innovative structures supporting green energy and marine technology. Recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Cherubini is proud to serve the following markets: Transportation/Infrastructure; Mining; Oil, Gas, and Chemical; Building; Industrial & Manufacturing and Renewable Energy.
Coles Associates Ltd.
Coles Associates Ltd. is headquartered in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada and provides multidisciplinary architectural and engineering consulting services to a diverse clientele. Our 60-person team delivers design expertise in: Architectural & Structural, Mechanical & Electrical, Civil, Municipal, Process & Transportation Engineering.
With over 65 years of service, Coles is a dynamic, client-focused organization experienced in managing complex projects within budget, schedule and design parameters. We create value by integrating analysis, design and project management throughout all project phases. Typical clients include government agencies, private sector enterprises, and other architectural/engineering firms seeking to augment their design offerings for institutional, industrial and commercial projects.
Compusult Limited
Compusult Limited is headquartered in Newfoundland and Labrador, with a branch office in Nova Scotia and subsidiary offices in the USA and The Netherlands. Compusult is an IT/ Electronics/Robotics firm with over 41 years of experience in geospatial and sensor data management and acquisition applications focusing on aerospace, defense, offshore energy, and government sectors. Compusult’s customers include agencies and ministries responsible for natural resources and environment, as well as educational and healthcare institutions. Sales are also made to International Financial Institutions (IFIs), private sector companies and research institutions.
Areas of specialization include:
• Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) based on our Web Enterprise Suite (WES) platform:
www.WebEnterpriseSuite.com, including Emergency and Incident Management solutions:
https://www.webenterprisesuite.com/wes-ics
• Asset Management / Inventory Control Solutions: www.FasseTrack.com
• Robotics platforms, especially Uncrewed Ground Vehicles: www.Nanuk-UGV.com
• Web Portals / Mobile Apps for Data Management, Visualization, Analytics, etc.
• Software and Electronics for Sensor Management / Internet of Things (IoT)
• Systems / Services for Fishing Vessel, Ocean, Coastal & Infrastructure Monitoring
• Assistive Technology for Persons with Disabilities: www.Compusult.AT
• Training Services and Learning Management Systems (LMS) for a wide range of customers and fields
ESG Partners
ESG Partners Inc. is a leading Canadian advisory firm specializing in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and sustainability consulting. We support organizations in building resilient, future-ready, and competitive operations in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Our services include ESG and sustainability strategy development; climate advisory services such as greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, decarbonization and transition planning, and climate-related disclosures; ESG risk assessment and materiality analysis; regulatory compliance and sustainability reporting; enterprise risk management and operational resilience planning; governance advisory and board-level support; and customized capacity-building programs delivered through targeted training and workshops.
ESG Partners works with organizations across sectors to strengthen performance, manage risk, enhance transparency, and unlock long-term value through practical, actionable sustainability solutions.
Mersey Consulting Ltd.
Based in Nova Scotia on Canada’s Atlantic Coast, Mersey Consulting is an independent Canadian consulting firm that provides engineering and environmental professional services to support planning, design and delivery of commercial, industrial and marine projects. Our services include feasibility assessments, owner’s representative services, marine infrastructure, environmental assessment, and engineering project management. Our focused and highly experienced team supports both private and public sector clients by delivering disciplined project management informed by decades of experience in commercial and industrial development. MCL is often engaged to guide projects by providing practical, defensible advice that supports informed decision-making and effective risk management.
MCL has delivered hundreds of projects with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and
professional integrity. Our mission is to provide trusted engineering and professional services that support sustainable development while delivering practical solutions that manage risk and help clients achieve their objectives.
Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) is a province-wide education and training system. Academic as well as apprenticeship, continuing education and part-time training programs are offered at 14 campuses through five academic schools: Access, Education and Language; Business and Creative Industries; Health and Human Services; Technology and Environment; and Trades and Transportation.
NSCC works actively with industry and commercial sector partners to design programs that meet workplace demands and industry standards. Currently, more than 140 Programs are offered to 10,000 full-time and 15,000 part-time students. In addition to the provision of education for high school graduates, emphasis is placed on learning opportunities for mature students.
NSCC International consultancy expertise includes:
• Teacher training, competency-based education and training (CBET)
• Curriculum development for applied and TVET programming
• Technical training in applied learning program development in a range of subjects including small scale solar PV design, installation, and maintenance, solar water pump technology, energy efficiency, coastal zone management, aquaculture, fisheries, cultural and creative industries, entrepreneurship, eco-tourism, cultural tourism, tour guiding and operations, culinary, IT and pre-technology access programs
• Information and communications technology, libraries, e-learning and educational technologies
• Applied research in Geomatics, Renewable Energy, Environment and Agriculture, and Engineered Technologies
Pisces - Ocean Project Consultants
Pisces provides specialized consulting and capacity-building services to strengthen, manage, and amplify ocean initiatives. We support organizations and communities through strategy development, funding and partnership positioning, project and grant management, governance and reporting, and communications and storytelling. Our services help partners deliver high impact ocean projects, build credibility, attract investment, and grow sustainable blue economy initiatives aligned with regional priorities.
Stark International Inc.
Stark International is a Canadian transformer servicing and diagnostics company specializing in preventative maintenance and asset life management for utilities and energy infrastructure operators. The company provides transformer servicing, oil processing, commissioning for new transformer installations, and fleet condition assessments supported by advanced in-house oil diagnostic laboratory capabilities.
Through oil sampling and failure prediction analysis, Stark helps utilities identify high-risk assets and take preventative action before failures occur, enabling operators to shift from reactive emergency repair toward predictive asset management. Stark primarily works with electric utilities, power generation facilities, substation maintenance teams, and infrastructure contractors responsible for power transmission and distribution systems.
Visualiiz Management Consulting Inc.
Visualiiz Management Consulting Inc. is a Canadian professional services firm specializing in process improvement, enterprise value stream mapping, and productivity optimization. Founded and led by Jennifer DeWare, the firm draws on over 20+ years of experience across healthcare systems, government departments, and private- sector organizations.
Visualiiz supports organizations in mapping and analyzing end-to-end workflows, identifying inefficiencies and operational waste, and redesigning systems to improve clarity, efficiency, and performance. The firm’s methodology is particularly effective in knowledge-based environments where workflows are often undocumented and embedded within individuals’ roles, communication channels, and digital systems.
Services range from targeted process redesign engagements to enterprise-wide value stream mapping and professional development programming. Training initiatives focus on equipping internal teams to conduct process mapping independently and improving organizational productivity through better meeting design, communication flow management, and prioritization systems.
For more information please contact:
Erinn Smith - erinn.smith@cbdc.ca or
Craig Williams - craig.williams@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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