Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) addressed Chatham-area entrepreneurs at a small business forum discussing global trends and opportunities for the local economy. Bernier said that to help them become more competitive, the government is working to create the best business environment possible, which includes cutting the government red tape … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) highlighted the success of CS Automotive Tubing Inc. and the government's plan for innovation in Economic Action Plan 2012, while delivering remarks at the Convergence Centre at the University of Western Ontario Research Park and touring the facilities at CS Automotive Tubing Inc. The full … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) highlighted the success of ZBx Corporation and the government's plan for innovation in Economic Action Plan 2012, while delivering remarks at the Economic Club of Canada and touring the facilities of ZBx Corporation. Goodyear said that increasing business investment in research and development is crucial … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) highlighted the success of A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc. and the government's plan for innovation in Economic Action Plan 2012. Goodyear said that increasing business investment in research and development is crucial to Canada's long-term competitiveness, and programs such as National Research Council Canada's Industrial Research … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) talked with young entrepreneurs regarding Economic Action Plan 2012, a comprehensive agenda to bolster Canada's long-term economic strengths and promote job growth. Paradis said that the comprehensive and forward-looking agenda will deliver high-quality jobs, economic growth and sound public finances, and it further strengthen and draw upon the entrepreneurial … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) highlighted the success of Ottawa's Valydate Inc. and the government's plan for innovation in Economic Action Plan 2012. Goodyear said that the government wants the private sector to do what it does best, which is to turn an idea into prosperity. Goodyear added that Canada's … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced $36.5 million in funding to support the AllerGen Network of Centres of Excellence for the coming seven years to carry out its battle against allergic and related immune diseases. Goodyear said AllerGen's research will help improve the lives of millions of Canadians suffering from … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) addressed rural Manitoban entrepreneurs at an information technology forum. The event brought government representatives, academics and stakeholders together to discuss solutions to the challenges small business owners face. Bernier said that the government is committed to maintaining its low-tax plan, which not only leaves … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) and Quebec Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade Sam Hamad co-chaired a meeting at which provincial and territorial ministers responsible for economic development discussed their collective efforts to forge a stronger, more competitive Canadian digital economy. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to providing access to broadband service … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) said that innovation is the key to creating jobs, economic growth and prosperity during his address to the Greater Halifax Partnership. Goodyear said that support for science and technology has been a priority of the government since 2006, including the introduction of its science and … Read more
