OREANDA-NEWS. September 07, 2016. Best known for its work in the law enforcement community, JKNinc. is a leading provider of technology-enhanced learning services for a wide range of industries. While maintaining a strong connection to the police community through its partnership with the Canadian Police Network, JKNinc. has expanded to other sectors including private security, real estate, and injury prevention.

Originally established in 2002 as the Justice Knowledge Network, the company began as an Atlantic Innovation Fund project; it was incorporated by Holland College in 2012. In that time, JKNinc. has become an internationally recognized supplier of innovative learning services.

Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced support for JKNinc. and its continued expansion. The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, is providing a \\$138,250 repayable contribution to support the company’s expansion which will fuel new product development and the enhancement of existing services.

As part of the recently launched Atlantic Growth Strategy, the Government of Canada is committed to encouraging innovation in small-and-medium sized businesses in order to stimulate economic growth and create well-paying jobs. This investment builds on this commitment.

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“The Government of Canada is committed to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Atlantic region. Through ACOA and its programs, we are working to engage, make investments, and put in place the right framework for economic growth to ensure that Canadian businesses remain competitive.”

- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

“I am proud to have this widely respected organization based in Charlottetown. It is rewarding to see a local company doing meaningful and innovative work across the country and beyond. The Government of Canada remains committed to working with businesses like JKNinc. to strengthen our economy.”

- Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown

“ACOA’s support has been the difference between surviving and thriving. It has been essential to growing a world-class team that can compete in the global marketplace.”

- Sandy Sweet, CEO, JKNinc.