Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced that the government will be taking action to provide Canadian families with more choices at low prices for wireless services. Paradis said that the measures outlined will ensure the timely availability of world-class wireless services at low prices for Canadian families, including those in rural areas. The full … Read more
Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON) will address the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa. Goodyear said that Canada's long-term economic competitiveness depends on supporting innovative businesses that create jobs and growth. Goodyear added that support for science and technology has been a fundamental priority … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced the appointment of Vijay Kanwar to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. Paradis said Kanwar is accomplished in his fields of medical, health-related and scientific research and his thoughtful approach to innovation and entrepreneurship will be important to the work of the council. Call 613-995-9001.
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) spoke at the Creative Economy Summit and delivered the message that the government will continue to make key investments in science and technology. Goodyear said that Canada's long-term economic competitiveness depends on promoting business-related research and development that drives innovation and creates jobs. Goodyear added … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) pledged continued government support of Canada's aerospace and space sectors and officially launched the Review of Aerospace and Space Programs and Policies. The review will explore how government, industry and other key stakeholders can address the key issues facing the aerospace and space sectors, such as innovation, market access … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) issued a statement about Vancouver, BC, hosting the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2012 annual meeting. Goodyear said the government is delighted that Canada is hosting this annual meeting, one of the most widely recognized science events in the world, for the first … Read more
Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) toured Conestoga College's new Cambridge Campus. This new campus, along with expansions to Conestoga College's Waterloo and Guelph campuses, received support from the government. The investment opened thousands of new spaces for post-secondary students. The government invested $38.2 million … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) met with representatives from small and medium-sized businesses in a round table discussion to hear views on the economy and the policies that the government should adopt to continue to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. Goodyear pointed out to the business leaders that while … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) took part in a pre-budget round table discussion with business leaders from the information and communications technologies sector. This is one of a series of pre-budget round tables that has also included a stop in Montreal, early January 2012. Paradis primary focus is to engage private sector stakeholders on … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) held a roundtable discussion with the Vancouver, BC, business leaders, toured the Vancouver Island Technology Park and celebrated the recently completed Knowledge Infrastructure Program upgrades to the University of Victoria campus. Goodyear said that the government's support for science and technology, through programs like the … Read more
