Press Release Department: Federal - Industry Canada

Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) issued a statement regarding the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) settlement with Xentel DM Inc. over the company’s unauthorized telemarketing practices, stating his pleasure with the decision. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-9001. Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) announced an investment of $87,390 … Read more

Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka,ON) celebrates the passing of eight bills, including Bill C-28, An Act Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act, which received Royal Assent on Wednesday. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-9001. Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka,ON) announced the reappointment of Dr. Howard Alper as Chair of the Science, … Read more

Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) issued a statement on the occasion of the signing of the extension of Canada’s historic 30-year Cooperation Agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA). The full release is available online. Call 613-995-9001.

Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) and Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam, BC) issued a statement confirming the government will not bring in an iPod tax as part of its copyright legislation. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-9001.

Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) announced $82,500 in support of three youth initiatives in Bracebridge, ON. Muskoka Arts and Crafts, the Arts Council of Muskoka and the Bracebridge Arts Council have each hired a Youth Intern.  Call 613-995-9001. Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) announced a $300-million repayable investment to Pratt & … Read more

On behalf of Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka,ON), Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge,ON) visited Centra Industries Inc., the manufacturing site of aerostructure components for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-2502. On behalf of Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Rob Moore (Fundy … Read more

Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) and Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) attended an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Canadian sustainment conference in Fort Worth, Texas, hosted by Lockheed Martin and the Government of Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-9001. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, … Read more

Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, NB) addressed small business leaders at Innovation 2010, Canada's R&D Partnership Conference, highlighting government support for small businesses. Call 613-943-7023.

Industry Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) announced the government is fast-tracking innovations from the lab to the marketplace through grants to five new Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR). The full release is available online. Call 613-995-9001.

Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, NB) held a tourism round-table discussion in Saskatoon, highlighting the government's commitment to this key sector of the economy and sought feedback from a number of tourism operators and representatives from area municipalities. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-7023. Treasury Board President … Read more