The government will support 35 community colleges and cegeps that will be partnering with businesses to conduct research projects in the areas of information and communications technologies, environmental technologies, natural resources and energy. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) made the announcement while addressing the Polytechnics Canada Annual Conference, hosted by … Read more
Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON) was in Toronto to celebrate the completion of renovation projects at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. The projects received support through the government's Knowledge Infrastructure Program. The Government of Canada, through the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, invested $351,480 in two … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) spoke at the Canadian Association of Science Centres' 10th annual conference in Ottawa. In his address, Goodyear congratulated the association on its public engagement and education activities, and he underscored the government's ongoing commitment to making Canada a world leader in research and innovation. The … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced the government's support for the construction of a 25-metre tug at Ocean Industries Inc.'s shipyard, located on l'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC. Through the Structured Financing Facility program, the government will invest up to $1.59 million in Ocean Remorquage Montreal for this project. The tug construction project will contribute to the … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced additional action to protect consumers through sustainable funding for the National Do Not Call List. Provisions in Bill C-38, Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, would allow the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to recover the cost of Do Not Call List investigations and enforcement from the telemarketing … Read more
Through Bill C-38, Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, the government has announced proposed targeted improvements to Canada's foreign investment review process to provide greater information to the public and more flexibility in enforcement. Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) said through the act the government has introduced amendments to the Investment Canada Act to … Read more
Speaking at the Canada 3.0 Digital Media Forum, Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) challenged Canadian industry to take risks, invest, think creatively and act boldly to ensure Canada's success in the global digital economy. Paradis underlined the government's commitment to creating a competitive and viable digital sector, promoting greater adoption of technology across the … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) emphasized jobs, growth and long-term prosperity as key government priorities during his address at the annual general meeting of the members of the Conseil du patronat du Quebec. In his remarks, Paradis highlighted the important role that private sector investment in innovation will play in creating economic growth and … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC), together with British Columbia's Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell and CEO of Small Business BC George Hunter, welcomed the launch of BizPaL in the following British Columbia communities: the districts of Central Saanich, Delta, Mackenzie and Sechelt; the cities of Langford, Nelson, … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced a repayable government investment of $399,386 in a project by Integran Technologies Inc. The Mississauga-based company is developing innovative nano-structured aerospace and defence products that will offer superior performance while meeting the highest environmental standards. The contribution will be made through the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative. The … Read more
