Montréal – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, is participating in an armchair discussion alongside Swedish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch at the Sweden Canada Innovation Days in Montréal at Concordia University Conference Centre, John Molson Building, 9th Floor, 1600 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West in Montréal, Quebec.
Club de golf et curling La Tuque to have enhanced facilities
CED grants $300,000 to the organization for its project to improve its outdoor facilities. La Tuque – Shared public spaces are at the heart of communities across Canada. They draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs. They are important engines to drive Quebec’s economy forward and stimulate community prosperity and well-being. That is why the Government …
Voluntary code of conduct for advanced generative AI systems launched
Code sets voluntary commitments that industry can sign to demonstrate responsible development and management of generative artificial intelligence systems Montréal – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced Canada’s Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems, which is effective immediately. The code identifies measures that organizations are encouraged to apply …
Computers for Schools Plus program celebrates 30th anniversary
Two million refurbished devices distributed to Canadians in need since the program’s inception Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, highlighted that the Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) program is celebrating 30 years of investments in digital inclusion. The program provides refurbished computer equipment to recipients in communities across Canada and helps young Canadians gain meaningful work experience to …
Govt introduces legislation to build more rental homes, stabilize grocery prices
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, introduced Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, the first piece of government legislation introduced in the fall parliamentary sitting. This legislation would deliver urgent action to help make life more affordable for Canadians by removing the GST on new rental housing construction across the country. This legislation would …
Minister Champagne calls on 5 largest grocery chains to stabilize retail prices
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with the leaders of Canada’s five largest grocery chains, who have committed to supporting efforts to stabilize food prices. During the meeting, the Minister stressed that the cost of groceries has risen drastically. Minister Champagne also said that for millions of Canadians, the price of food has become a …
Funding announced to support women entrepreneurs in Quebec
Shawinigan – The full and equal participation of women in the economy is essential to Canada’s competitiveness and prosperity. Investing in women’s economic participation means their families and their communities can prosper. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on behalf of Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $296,000 in funding for the Société d’aide …
$644m announced for new battery materials plant in Bécancour
Bécancour – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François Legault, Premier of Quebec, and Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, announced funding of $644 million for the construction of a new battery materials production plant in Bécancour. This facility will be built by a consortium formed by the Ford Motor Company and South Korea’s EcoProBM and …
Putting spectrum to work for Canadians
New Spectrum Outlook outlines plan to make spectrum available for more affordable wireless services, faster rollout of 5G and improved rural connectivity Ottawa – Access to fast, reliable and affordable Internet and wireless services is essential for Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make more spectrum available to improve the quality, coverage and price of telecom …
Investing to strengthen domestic critical minerals value chain
Funding aims to prioritize critical minerals projects with manufacturing, processing and recycling applications Ottawa – The Government of Canada is well aware that critical minerals are the building blocks for the transition to a low-carbon economy. With the accelerating growth of clean technologies, such as battery and electric vehicle manufacturing, and with our abundant critical minerals, clean energy supply and …