Winnipeg – Creating more clean mass transit options gets Canadians around their communities quicker and helps in our fight against climate change. Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a federal investment of $15 million for NFI Group to expand operations and fully manufacture New Flyer transit buses in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This investment will enable NFI Group to competitively respond to …
Ottawa, Ontario Canada is a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI). Our vast AI ecosystem includes researchers, academics, entrepreneurs and more than 1,500 innovative companies, many of which are small or medium-sized enterprises (SME), serving a wide variety of economic sectors that include health, financial services and agriculture. Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, …
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mark Holland, Minister of Health, made the following statement: “As scientists and researchers work to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, their work becomes increasingly complex and interdisciplinary. To keep pace with this evolution, Canada must ensure its research support system also evolves and becomes more collaborative …
Oakville – Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, released an update on the progress made under the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft. The Action Plan, which was developed following the National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft, focuses on disrupting, dismantling and prosecuting the organized crime groups involved in auto theft. It is built on the …
Ottawa – The federal government is committed to a carbon-neutral future and has set the ambitious target of achieving a net-zero economy by 2050 while creating good-paying jobs. As part of that commitment, we are supporting the transition to clean technology innovations that will help Canadian businesses reduce carbon emissions and lessen their impact on the environment. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister …
Ottawa – Canadian consumers require strong consumer advocacy groups to represent their interests. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced four projects that will support efforts to ensure Canadians make informed purchases. Through the Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative, formerly the Contributions Program for Non-profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations, the government announced more than $900,000 in funding over the …
Calgary – Quantum technologies are at the leading edge of research and innovation in fields such as advanced manufacturing, transportation, finance, energy and healthcare. Alberta has strengths in quantum computing, materials, sensors and communications technology. The Government of Canada is making investments to further enable Alberta’s innovators to adopt and develop quantum solutions that have the potential to make a …
Ottawa – Canadian workers, the auto sector, the steel and aluminum industries, and related critical manufacturing supply chains are threatened by unfair competition from Chinese producers, who benefit from China’s intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity and oversupply, as well as its lack of rigorous labour and environmental standards. That is why the federal government is taking further action to protect …
Ottawa – The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on Canadians and their livelihoods. That’s why the federal government is taking action to be better prepared for future health emergencies and build a stronger life sciences ecosystem in Canada. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mark Holland, Minister of Health, jointly announced the launch of Health Emergency …
Montréal – Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to strengthen our economy, boost productivity, and create exciting new opportunities for every generation, including Millennials and Gen Z. The global race to scale up and adopt AI is on, and Canada is at the forefront of this technology. Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, participated in a fireside chat with global AI expert …
