The electronic highway will help add to its continued success. The office was established through a partnership involving Industry Canada, the National Research Council of Canada, Environment Canada, the Department of the Environment and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism of New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Environment Industry Association, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Enviro-Access, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and the Canadian International Development Agency. Information technology is fast becoming vital for all sectors of our economy. New Brunswick is advancing, moving quickly to make technology available to all New Brunswickers. The Virtual Office offers environment companies a wealth of information and advice on research and development, domestic and international markets, investment and financing, and human resources, including training.
Information is centralized, low-cost and quickly accessible.
Even though it is electronic, the Internet site is designed like a real office, complete with front door, coffee mugs and staff. Users may consult virtual representatives of various organizations, both public and private, at their leisure. Over the last year, Virtual Offices have been opened in Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia.