The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) was established in 1987 by the ACOA Act, an Act of Parliament. The Agency's head office is located in Moncton, New Brunswick. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that Canadians in all parts of the country benefit from a strong economy and the services that such an economy can provide. It is within this context that ACOA aims to boost economic development opportunities in the region, thus employment opportunities and earned income for the Atlantic Canadian population. It is also within this context that ACOA's work is designed to assist the region in developing an innovative, productive and highly competitive economy.