Ottawa – Minister of Finance, François-Philippe Champagne, today confirmed that Canada’s new countermeasures announced last week in response to the unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States on the Canadian auto industry will come into force at 12:01 a.m. EDT on April 9. As the Prime Minister indicated on April 3, this includes: Twenty-five per cent tariffs on non- Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) …
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance, hosted a virtual meeting with provincial and territorial Finance ministers to discuss the unwarranted and unreasonable tariffs imposed by the United States. The Minister highlighted the Canadian countermeasures announced yesterday by the Prime Minister in response to the most recent U.S. tariffs on automobiles. Minister Champagne welcomed the continued and active contributions of …
Ottawa – Canadian steel producers and workers are facing potential harm from the threat of increased steel imports into Canada, triggered by the unjustified 25 per cent tariffs the United States (U.S.) imposed on steel products from all countries. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced the launch of a 30-day public …
Quebec- Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a total investment over $13.3 million for 28 projects that will help to boost the competitiveness and resiliency of Quebec’s forest sector. Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) Program The IFIT program is helping to facilitate the adoption of transformative …
Ottawa – Canadian research plays a pivotal role in driving scientific breakthroughs, advancing innovation and positioning Canada as a global leader. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in the next generation of problem solvers to support cutting-edge projects that strengthen communities, improve health outcomes and address global challenges. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that …
Ottawa – Compute is the processing power, the chips and the data centres, behind artificial intelligence (AI). It is the backbone of this transformative new technology. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting access to cutting-edge compute infrastructure to secure Canada’s AI advantage and empower researchers and industries to thrive. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, launched the …
Ottawa – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape our world in new and unexpected ways, the responsible development and management of AI systems remains essential to ensure that these technologies are trustworthy and serve the best interests of all Canadians. François-Phillipe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a series of initiatives to support responsible and safe AI …
Ottawa – Access to fast, reliable and affordable Internet and mobile services is essential for Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make spectrum available to support better connectivity and access to the latest wireless technologies. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced new measures to make fifth generation (5G) millimetre wave spectrum available for …
Toronto – As global demand for critical minerals is expected to double by 2040, Canada is uniquely positioned to be a global leader and supply this growing market: we have an abundance of critical minerals and the workers, businesses and communities with the know-how to scale up the mining, processing and manufacturing of products and the recycling of these minerals. …
Ottawa – Canadians need to be able to count on reliable telecom services no matter where they live. High-quality telecom services not only support economic and social activities but are also crucial for emergency services and public safety. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the publication of the Decision on a Policy, Licensing and Technical Framework for …
