Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) reintroduced Bill C-14. An Act to amend the agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act and the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act is designed to implement enhancements to the resolution process for government-to-government disputes under the Agreement on Internal Trade. Paradis said strengthening Canada's economic union is a priority for … Read more
Industry Minister and the Minister responsible for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced the reappointment of Dr. Chad Gaffield as President of the Council. Paradis said Gaffield has had a remarkable academic career and has done an exemplary job as President of SSHRC. The full release is … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) emphasized sustainable economic development and job creation as top government priorities during his address at the annual conference of the Federation des chambres de commerce du Quebec. In his remarks, Paradis highlighted the importance of private sector investment in innovation and research and development to advance Canada's economy. In … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced an important step in further protecting the privacy of Canadians during commercial transactions with the reintroduction of amendments to Bill C-12, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, in the House of Commons. Paradis said ensuring trust and confidence through the protection of personal information is essential … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) attended a round-table meeting with Canadian and American small business owners on cross-border issues affecting small business. Bernier was joined by United States Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson and President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Catherine Swift. Bernier said Canada … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) addressed dignitaries and invited guests at the grand opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Goodyear hailed the opening of the centre as a historic milestone for Canada. With the opening of the Stephen Hawking Centre, the Perimeter Institute … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) celebrated the recipients of the College and Community Innovation Program's Applied Research Tools and Instruments grants at Cegep de Thetford in Thetford Mines, QC. Paradis also announced $631,000 in funding to purchase specialized equipment for six research projects focused primarily on developing industrial biolubricants, extracting oil from oilseeds and … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) announced an additional $67.3 million in funding to ArcticNet, the largest funding renewal for the Networks of Centres of Excellence program to date. The mission of this world-leading network is to help adapt the coastal Canadian Arctic to climate change and modernization. Paradis said ArcticNet's work is of tremendous … Read more
Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul,MB ) highlighted that the Red Tape Reduction Commission chaired by Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) has taken another step toward cutting job-killing red tape with the release of the Commission’s "What Was Heard" report. The report captures the core issues that were identified … Read more
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) delivered a keynote address at the International Forum on R&D in Hamilton, ON. The two-day event drew academics, business leaders and researchers from around the world. Goodyear outlined the government's science and technology strategy, which is aimed at attracting and retaining researchers, investing in R&D … Read more
