Press Release Department: Federal - Industry Canada

Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement regarding the decision on NextWave-Inukshuk Spectrum Transfer Proposal. “Last October, Industry Canada received a request to transfer 83 Wireless Communications Services spectrum licences from NextWave to Inukshuk, which is owned by Rogers Communications and Bell Canada. After considering this request under our Spectrum Licence Transfer … Read more

Consumers are the big winners following the conclusion of the 700 MHz spectrum auction. Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) announced that 97 licences have been awarded to eight Canadian companies. A fourth wireless provider obtained spectrum in every region of the country, delivering on our government’s commitment to encourage more competition in Canada’s wireless … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) highlighted an Economic Action Plan 2014 initiative aimed at strengthening science, technology and innovation in Canada. The new Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) will provide a substantial investment, driving Canadian post-secondary institutions to excel globally in research areas that create long-term economic advantages for Canada. … Read more

Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) addressed members of the Burnaby Board of Trade as he continued his post-budget engagement with British Columbians to highlight Economic Action Plan 2014 (EAP 2014) and what it means for jobs and growth across the province. Minister Moore highlighted measures that will help Canadian businesses, families, and … Read more

Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) addressed members of the Vancouver Board of Trade to underscore Economic Action Plan 2014 and what it means for jobs and growth in British Columbia. Moore highlighted measures that will help Canadian families, empower consumers and support sectors of the economy to foster jobs, growth and innovation. Economic … Read more

Minister of State (Agriculture) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) participated in a Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) round table to discuss how to build a strong culture of youth entrepreneurship in Canada. He also highlighted the Government of Canada’s continued support for young entrepreneurs as announced in Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013.

Industry Canada announced new rules for cell phone towers. Over the last 20 years, wireless services have grown into something that Canadian consumers rely on every day. As a result, there is an increasing number of new cell towers being constructed in Canada. The placement of these towers is becoming ever more divisive with the … Read more

Some of Canada’s top researchers will be honoured Feb. 3rd at an official ceremony for their outstanding achievements in the fields of natural sciences and engineering. The ceremony will be hosted by Governor General David Johnston. He will be joined by Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) and Janet Walden, chief operating officer, … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) was in Quebec City to celebrate the new Business-Led Network of Centres of Excellence in Precision Therapeutics (PreThera Research). As a result of the 2014 Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence (BL-NCE) competition, PreThera Research was awarded $15 million. This support will enable the Network’s researchers to apply … Read more

Minister of State (Agriculture) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) welcomes an announcement by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) launching four new awards celebrating Canadian entrepreneurship. The Government of Canada is delivering on its Economic Action Plan 2013 commitment to celebrate the achievements, mentorship activities, innovation and resilience of Canadian entrepreneurs. The BDC also opens the … Read more