Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) applauded the appointment of Brian M. Levitt as chair of the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program selection board. Goodyear said that Levitt has forged a reputation as one of Canada's most respected corporate governance advisors. Goodyear added that Levitt will bring great experience and … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) highlighted the recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Canada's most prestigious scholarships for doctoral students, while touring a laboratory at … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) emphasized investment, adoption of technology, and innovation as the government's key priorities during his address to the Economic Club of Canada. Paradis highlighted some of the government's recent measures to promote economic growth, modernize Canada's laws and spur private sector investment in research and development. Economic Action Plan 2012 … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) emphasized jobs, growth and long-term prosperity as key government priorities during his address to members of the Alberta Enterprise Group. Paradis highlighted some of the measures in Economic Action Plan 2012 that will promote economic growth, modernize Canada's laws and digital infrastructure, and spur private sector investment in research … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) joined chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Halifax Marine Research Institute and the Helmholtz Association of Berlin. Made possible by the 1971 German-Canadian Intergovernmental Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, the … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced the renewal of CANARIE's mandate and funding. Economic Action Plan 2012 allocated $62 million to CANARIE, Canada's Advanced Research and Innovation Network, and renewed its mandate for three years. Goodyear said the government recognizes CANARIE as an important component of Canada's digital infrastructure for … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) issued a statement on the announcement by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. that it is expanding production of the Lexus RX 350 and producing a Lexus hybrid vehicle, the RX 450h. Goodyear said the government is especially pleased that Toyota has chosen its award-winning Canadian … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) Kicked off a series of round-table meetings with Quebec entrepreneurs to discuss ways that the government can continue to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Bernier will meet with local business representatives from Sept-Iles, Gaspe and Riviere-du-Loup. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) issued a statement regarding the acquisition of Viterra Inc. by Glencore International plc. Paradis said he has approved Glencore's application under the Investment Canada Act to acquire control of Viterra. Paradis added that he approved an application under the act if he is satisfied that the investment is likely … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced the government's support for the construction of a 34-metre tug at Ocean Industries Inc.'s shipyard, located on l'Isle-aux-Coudres, Quebec. Through the Structured Financing Facility program, the government will invest up to $3.39 million in Ocean Remorquage Montreal for this project. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-9001. … Read more
