Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) addressed attendees of PackEx 2013, Canada's packaging and processing industry trade show, and delivered opening remarks on the importance of innovation, the adoption of new technologies, and the benefits of government-industry collaboration to create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. The full release is available online. … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) delivered remarks at Rendez-vous Canada, the Canadian Tourism Commission's annual international tourism industry marketplace. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-7009. Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) met with local small business entrepreneurs who are members of the … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) issued a statement on the first ever release of data from the National Household Survey. "The National Household Survey provides useful and usable data for Canadian communities, representing 97 percent of the population. In fact, more Canadians responded to the National Household Survey than its predecessor, the mandatory long-form … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) issued a statement on NGC Aerospace."On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish to congratulate Sherbrooke-based NGC Aerospace on its role in the launch of the European Space Agency's latest satellite. The satellite will not only gather important information on the health of our planet but also showcase … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) announced the appointment of Kathy Milsom as chair and member of the SCC's Governing Council. "Ms. Kathy Milsom will be a significant asset to the Standards Council of Canada as it continues to advance its agenda," said Paradis. "Her in-depth understanding of technical standards coupled with her vision and … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) has wrapped up a successful visit to Boston, New York City and Washington, where he delivered remarks at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Forum on Science and Technology Policy. In an address delivered to the scientific community attending the AAAS Forum … Read more
Canada is a top destination for research talent from around the world, and international scientists and businesses will find many benefits in carrying out research and development (R&D) in Canada. That is the message that Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) will present in his address to the American Association for … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) addressed the aerospace industry at Aeromart Montreal. The minister highlighted Economic Action Plan 2013 measures that support Canada's aerospace industry and promoted Canada as an excellent investment destination and source for supply chains. In particular, the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative will receive close to $1 billion over five … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) delivered an address at the Leadership Innovation Conference hosted by the University of Waterloo. He discussed the government's support for advanced research and technology set out in Economic Action Plan 2013. The full release is available online. Call 613-947-2956. Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) announced a significant investment in Canada's colleges and polytechnics through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The announcement was part of the Goodyear's keynote address at the Association of Canadian Community Colleges' Applied Research Symposium. The $12.5-million investment from the CFI's College-Industry Innovation Fund will … Read more
