Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) will present his keynote address at the 26th annual German-Canadian Conference in Berlin where he will highlight how Canada is becoming a top destination for research talent from around the world, and both international scientists and businesses should conduct more research and development in Canada. … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) delivered a keynote address at the Canada2020 innovation conference. The two-day event drew business leaders, policy makers and academics from both Canada and the United States. In his speech, Goodyear outlined the Government of Canada's initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining the world's brightest researchers, … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) delivered an address to university and college representatives marking the 100th anniversary of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Goodyear congratulated the AUCC on its centennial and praised its contributions to Canada's knowledge economy. Goodyear said the government's support for science and research … Read more
On behalf of Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC), Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) visited Bristol Aerospace, an operating division of Magellan Aerospace Limited, in Winnipeg, to celebrate the opening of the company's Advanced Composites Manufacturing Centre. This new facility will house the production line for composite and metallic parts and … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) addressed Edmonton-area small business leaders at the Small Business Owner of the Year Awards Luncheon hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Bernier said the government stands behind these small businesses and entrepreneurs who, through their drive and determination, are creating jobs and building … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) announced that the online service BizPaL is becoming a permanent service available to small and medium-sized enterprise owners. Bernier said BizPaL is a concrete example of an initiative designed to cut through the red tape that small business owners encounter. The full release is … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $20 million in funding over two years to enable the Canadian Youth Business Foundation to continue its important support to young entrepreneurs. Bernier said this investment will help kick-start an estimated 1,000 new businesses in Canada … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) made a statement about Small Business Week, which runs from October 16 to 22. Paradis said Small Business Week is a great opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the small business owners who create jobs and economic growth across Canada. Paradis said small business owners can count on the Conservative … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) has concluded his visit to China and South Korea, where he promoted Canada as a premier destination for travellers from Asia. During his visit, Bernier attended Showcase Canada-Asia 2011, an important tourism business development event for Canada in the region. The showcase brought together … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) made a statement about his upcoming visit to China and South Korea. Bernier said China and South Korea are important international markets for Canada's tourism sector. Raising awareness of Canada as a world-class destination for leisure and business travellers and gaining a better understanding … Read more
