Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Canada Foundation for Innovation

Top researchers at post-secondary institutions across Canada will continue to spur innovation thanks to a federal investment in the Canada Research Chairs program. These world-class researchers bring new perspectives and solutions to the critical issues facing Canadians, addressing challenges across Canadian universities' fields of research in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities and … Read more

The government announced an investment in ocean science and technology research conducted by Ocean Networks Canada. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) said this investment is a good example of the important role played by Major Science Initiatives in fostering Canada's excellence in basic research. The government will provide $32.8 million … Read more

Researchers at Universite Laval have developed a blue light to help bleary eyed. One-third of Canada's workforce – approximately 6.5 million people – work shifts that keep them awake at night and require them to sleep during the day. From police officers and firefighters to manufacturers and truck drivers, many Canadians rely on an assortment … Read more

A team of researchers at the University of British Columbia's Wine Research Centre – which has received funding from the Government of Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation – is working to resolve the allergic reaction some people have to wine. The research team has created a strain of yeast that prevents allergic reactions, … Read more

Canadian companies specializing in everything from natural resources to information technology are turning to researchers at local colleges to grow their businesses and create high-quality jobs, because research and development and innovation happen at all levels-from the academic labs all the way to the shop floor. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced that researchers at universities across Canada will continue to make advances in disease prevention and treatment, informational technology, sustainable development, and business and management practices, among many other areas, thanks to a federal investment in the Canada Research Chairs Program. In total, $124.5 million … Read more

Canadian researchers are leading the way in the search for the cause of autism, a condition affecting about one in every 200 people in Canada. The Canada Foundation for Innovation, Dialogues at UBC Robson Square, will highlight Dr. Alan Evans, one Canadian researcher making a difference in brain research. Evans and his colleagues are currently … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced support for 132 research projects in 31 communities across Canada to be delivered through the Canada Foundation for Innovation. The Canada Foundation for Innovation is providing $33 million in funding to support Canadian researchers in their work, ranging from improving oil sands processing to … Read more

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced that scientists at universities across Canada will begin new research into cancer, advanced robotics, physical activity, child and youth injuries, water quality and many other areas as part of an investment in the Canada Research Chairs. In total, 253 newly awarded or renewed Canada … Read more

Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation Kevin P. D. Smith is pleased to announce the appointment of William R. Driedzic as a new Board Director. Smith said as a practising researcher, Driedzic brings a range of scientific knowledge to the CFI Board. Driedzic is one of Canada's leading fish … Read more