Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) was at the University of Waterloo to announce funding for new research and development projects that the automotive industry has identified as priorities. Funded by the Automotive Partnership Canada initiative, these projects will reduce harmful vehicle emissions, improve the efficiency of electric and hybrid vehicles, … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.), along with colleagues across the country, announced the final enhancement to the Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy. This enhancement will encourage long-term private sector investments in innovative Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in areas related to research, development and commercialization. More information is available online. Call 613-995-9001.
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) announced a repayable government contribution of $778,800 through the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI) to support a project being undertaken by Engineering Services Inc. (ESI). The Toronto-based company will perform research and development to create a next-generation mobile robotics platform capable of carrying out such tasks as reconnaissance … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) was at McGill University to announce the government's support for 83 scientific teams at universities across the country. Researchers will work with companies on long-term projects in areas of importance to Canadians. Of the 83 projects, 81 are receiving more than $36 million over three … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) will deliver a keynote address at the 10th Anniversary and Annual Business and Professional Achievement Awards Gala of Ottawa's Canadian-Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Minister of State will highlight the government's recent efforts to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) by cutting … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) will speak about the importance of the hotel industry to Canadian tourism at the Hotel Association of Canada Centennial Celebration and Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence Dinner. Bernier will thank the association and the industry for their contributions to the Canadian economy. More … Read more
Starting and running a business in four Prince Edward Island towns 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. Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.), together with the Allen Roach, Prince Edward Island's Minister of Innovation and Advanced … Read more
From Jan. 20 to Jan. 24, 2013, Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) will visit Berlin as well as Munich, Germany to discuss Canadian and German approaches to manufacturing and innovation and to promote greater investment ties. Paradis will then travel to Davos, Switzerland on January 25 to attend the World Economic Forum. The full … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) met with entrepreneurs at Montreal's 6cent1 and Inno-centre to discuss how to continue to improve Canada's business environment. Bernier also outlined the government's recent efforts to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) by cutting red tape, providing fast-growth SMEs with greater access to venture … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) participated in a roundtable discussion with CEOs representing international companies based in Canada. Organized by the Conference Board of Canada, Paradis heard from business leaders as part of his ongoing economic consultations across the country. More information is available online. Call 613-995-9001. Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) issued … Read more
