Halifax – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced on behalf of Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, that Canada and the United States have concluded substantive negotiations for a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA). The Canada-United States TSA, upon its entry into force, will establish the legal and technical …
Canada celebrates successful collaboration with UK Biomanufacturing
First round of funded projects demonstrates Canada and the UK’s shared commitment to innovation and pandemic preparedness London – Building on a long-standing partnership in science and innovation, Canada and the United Kingdom are continuing to strengthen their collaboration in critical sectors like biomanufacturing and pandemic preparedness. Together, Canada and the UK are demonstrating the power of international cooperation …
Canada invests in innovation with support for DigiHub Shawinigan
Quebec – Supporting innovation and growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a non‑repayable contribution of $473,600 for DigiHub Shawinigan (La Station du numérique). This CED support is enabling the organization to acquire significant computational power, strengthening its technological convergence hub. The aim of this hub is to propel businesses forward …
Canada announces 1st-of-its-kind biomanufacturing facility in BC
Burnaby – 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 our country’s domestic biomanufacturing and life sciences capabilities to ensure Canadians have access to the most cutting-edge medical technologies. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, …
Minister Champagne signs agreement with European Commissioner
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, along with Iliana Ivanova, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, signed an agreement on science, research and innovation to enhance Canada’s collaboration with the European Union. He said this will enhance Canadian participation and further encourage close collaboration with international partners in the world’s largest R&I funding programme.
Canada supporting manufacturing and commercialization of semiconductors
Montréal – Canada continues to position itself as a global supplier of semiconductors, crucial for security, economy and technological progress. Semiconductors are critical to Canadians’ daily lives and for current and future innovations in nearly every industry: automotive, telecommunications, low-carbon technology, and more. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of $120 million in an over …
Canada launches consultation to expand wireless services via satellites
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 launch of a consultation on a new spectrum policy as a first step …
Canada becomes member of SKAO radio astronomy project
Investment of $269 million opens new path for astronomical and technological discovery Ottawa – Worldwide collaboration is required to advance scientific discoveries, the fundamental understanding of our universe, and to build cutting-edge instrumentation—especially in fields such as astronomy. The Government of Canada is committed to providing Canadian astronomers with the tools and opportunities needed to be at the forefront of scientific research, …
Minister Champagne meets with Spanish counterpart in Madrid
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with Spain’s Industry Minister, Jordi Hereu i Boher, in Madrid. While in Madrid, Minister Champagne also met with the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations and attended 2024 Bilderberg meeting. He said: “We agreed to pursue an MoU for a partnership on AI and super compute, energy transition, supply chain …
8 organizations to join Canada’s voluntary AI code of conduct
Ottawa – Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology are benefiting society in many ways, including in improving supply chain management, enhancing health care and precision medicine, and helping tackle environmental sustainability challenges. These advances, however, have also reaffirmed the urgency of ensuring that AI systems, particularly advanced generative AI systems, are developed and managed safely. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of …