Quebec, January 30, 2025 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) In an increasingly competitive global economy, Quebec businesses must improve their capacity to export in order to increase their competitiveness and productivity. The ORPEX organizations are valuable allies for entrepreneurs who wish to launch into foreign markets and must adapt to ever‑changing markets. The local frontline services they offer to Quebec SMEs, along …
Sudbury– Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $960,000 to support the ongoing operations of the Nickel Basin Federal Development Corporation (Nickel Basin) for a three-year period. MP Lapointe was joined by Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources …
Washington – In an increasingly complex world, the security threats faced by Canada are rapidly changing, none more so than in the Arctic. The warming Arctic is becoming increasingly navigable and opening a new arena of competition that our adversaries are eager to exploit. In response to these challenges, Canada must assert its Arctic sovereignty and work alongside allies to …
Toronto – Compute is the technology that powers artificial intelligence (AI). It’s the chips and the data centres, the backbone of this transformative new technology. Canada is home to some of the world’s best and brightest AI researchers, and Canada is already championing the use of AI. More access to cutting-edge compute infrastructure is crucial to securing Canada’s AI advantage …
Québec – The Government of Canada is investing in a robust, dynamic and resilient life sciences ecosystem capable of responding to current and future health emergencies. Since March 2020, over $2.2 billion has been invested to strengthen domestic biomanufacturing capabilities and help keep Canadians healthy and safe. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of …
Corner Brook – Newfoundland and Labrador’s cruise ship industry continues to ride the wave of success thanks to a significant boost from federal and provincial governments. With strategic investments charting a course for growth, this dynamic sector is set to welcome even more visitors, showcase this province’s world-renowned coastline, and fuel local economies across the province. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of …
Ottawa – Compute is the technology that powers artificial intelligence (AI). It’s the chips and the data centres, the backbone of this transformative new technology. Access to cutting-edge compute infrastructure is crucial for securing Canada’s AI advantage, empowering researchers and industries to thrive. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, officially launched the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy. The Strategy will …
Longueuil – On behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Sameer Zuberi, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, attended the unveiling of a telemedicine hub pilot project at the Pierrefonds CLSC, a local community healthcare service centre in the Montreal area. This hub uses healthcare technologies integrated by Canadian company Baüne as …
Bécancour – The federal government is investing in strengthening the country’s supply chains and increasing opportunities for our companies to expand into global markets. These efforts are helping to make life more affordable for Canadians and Quebecers. The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, Anita Anand, and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, announced …
Palo Alto – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a visit to Palo Alto, California, where he met with business and tech leaders. The Minister met with the CEO and Founder of Plug and Play, one of the world’s most active startup accelerators. He also met with the CEO and Founder of Groq, a company specializing in …
