Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) announced the appointment of David Goldstein as president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), effective Dec. 1, 2014. Goldstein is currently the president and chief executive officer of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC), which is the only national trade … Read more
Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced the government’s next step in bringing high-speed Internet to an additional 280,000 homes in rural and remote regions of the country. Starting Oct. 15, 2014, eligible Internet service providers (ISP) can apply for funding to extend or enhance service to areas in need across the country. Connecting … Read more
Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced support for four new research projects to demonstrate the benefits to Canadian consumers of having free trade within Canada. The projects are another step in the concrete actions that the Government of Canada has been taking to free Canadian businesses, workers and consumers from the protectionist barriers … Read more
Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) met with the i-CANADA Alliance Governors Council in Ottawa. He provided an update on Digital Canada 150 (DC150), the government’s plan for Canada’s digital future. Specifically, he highlighted recent progress made under DC150 since its launch earlier this year, including a new e-labelling approach for electronic devices, the … Read more
Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) toured the Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax Shipyard, the facility that will produce the Royal Canadian Navy’s newest combat fleet as part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. During his visit to the facility, the minister hosted a round-table discussion with local industry leaders to discuss the future of Atlantic … Read more
Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) was at the University of Waterloo to unveil new electronic labelling regulations for telecommunication devices. Technology manufacturers will be able to give consumers mandatory information about their devices electronically. “Through e-labelling, both consumers and manufacturers will benefit from access to new market devices,” Moore said. The Full release is available online. Call … Read more
Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement to mark the passage of Bill C-8, Combating Counterfeit Products Act, by the House. The full statement is available online.
To mark the start of National Manufacturing Month, Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) celebrated the strength of Canada’s manufacturing industry and announced the start of a cross-Canada tour to meet with industry leaders and workers throughout the fall to hear their views on the industry’s future. The government will hold consultations across Canada to learn more … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) and Francois Blais, Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, announced the implementation of BizPaL in Quebec in partnership with 11 participating municipalities. This free online application is a directory of the permits and licences required to start or run a business. BizPaL therefore saves business … Read more
Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) concluded a two-day visit to Washington, D.C. The minister travelled to the U.S. capital for a series of meetings with representatives from the U.S. government, including Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and a number of representatives and senators. The full release is available online.
