Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) attended CANSEC 2012, where he underlined the government's efforts to position Canada as a world leader in the defence and security sector. Paradis said the government is ensuring it continues to succeed by maximizing its access to international business opportunities and facilitating the commercialization of innovative Canadian technology. The … Read more
New research networks will advance the care available to elderly patients, boost the production of sustainable biofuels and improve Canada's ability to respond to marine emergencies or environmental changes. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced $73.8 million over five years to support three new Networks of Centres of Excellence dedicated … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) said Canadians are closer to having safer and cleaner cars thanks to a government investment. The government is investing $10 million in funding over two years for 40 projects, which AUTO21 will receive from the Networks of Centres of Excellence program. The projects will receive … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced additional targeted improvements to the foreign investment review process that are designed to promote job creation, economic growth and long-term prosperity in Canada. In order to establish an alternative to potentially costly and time-consuming litigation, the government has issued a guideline to make formal mediation procedures available under … Read more
The government is supporting 35 community colleges and cegeps that are partnering with businesses to conduct research in the areas of information and communications technologies, environmental technologies, natural resources and energy. Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) was at the Cegep de Thetford to celebrate this support and the research projects for which the institution … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) delivered a keynote address at the annual Research Money conference. Goodyear outlined the Economic Action Plan 2012 initiatives that are aimed at bolstering the innovation performance of Canadian businesses. The full release is available online. Call 613-947-2956. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear … Read more
To mark the launch of Tourism Week in Canada 2012, which runs from May 14 to 20, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) issued a statement. Bernier said on the occasion of Tourism Week in Canada, he offers his best wishes to the hard-working men and women responsible for the … Read more
Toronto-based Visions of Science Network for Learning has received a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Award for Science Promotion. This award recognizes the organization's work to promote science education and careers among disadvantaged youth. The $25,000 award was presented by vice-president of the council's External Relations and Communications Directorate Blair Dickerson, on behalf … Read more
Building on the momentum of the last Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers' meeting in 2010, federal, provincial and territorial tourism ministers met to explore how best to enhance Canada's position on the world stage. The meeting was co-chaired by Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) and New Brunswick's Minister of … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) delivered an address to the Bloomberg Canada Economic Summit, where he drew attention to the strength of Canada's business environment. During his conversation with members of Canada's business community, he also underlined the government's commitment to an open investment climate. The full release is avaialble online. Call 613-995-9001.
