Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement on the occasion of the passing of world-renowned Canadian researcher Dr. Tony Pawson. The full statement is available online. Call 613-995-9001.
Starting and running a business in Pinawa, Man., just became easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster. On behalf of Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.), Conservative MP James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake, Man.) welcomed the … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) issued a statement regarding support for Lac-Mégantic, Que. "Lac-Mégantic can count on the Government of Canada in their time of need. As promised by the Prime Minister during his visit to this proud town, the Government will work with the community to get through these difficult times and help … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Mike Lake (Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont, Alta.) kicked off a week-long tour of Quebec to consult with Quebecers about job creation and economic growth. From July 8 to 12, Lake will also meet with business leaders in Montreal, Quebec City and Saguenay to learn more about Canadian leadership in technological … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) issued a statement in response to the publication of a report from Wall Communications Inc. "The Wall Communications report released today by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission demonstrates that the Harper Government's action to increase wireless competition is delivering lower prices and more choice for Canadian families," Minister Paradis … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) announced the release of the spectrum licence transfer framework to further promote competition in Canada's wireless telecommunications market and to deliver cutting-edge technologies to Canadian families at affordable prices. As announced on June 4, 2013, all spectrum transfer requests will be reviewed, and those that would result in undue … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) announced a repayable contribution of $9.5 million to Vancouver-based NGRAIN Corporation. This funding, through the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative, will support the company's research and development in advanced 3D technologies that provide training and performance support on complex equipment to aerospace and defence personnel. The full release is … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) announced the Government of Canada's investment in 20 partnerships among colleges, universities and businesses through the College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program. The minister made the announcement while visiting Conestoga College in Cambridge, Ont. In total, the Government of Canada will invest over $18 million … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) announced the appointment of Dr. Robert McCulloch as a member of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. McCulloch recently retired after 10 years as president and chief executive officer of the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology. He is currently an adjunct professor in the … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) highlighted the government's ambitious vision for its year as Chair of the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) at the opening of an internal trade symposium. The event brought together business leaders and academics as well as representatives from federal, provincial and territorial governments. "Our government, along with our provincial … Read more
