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 …
Strengtheing Canada’s leadership role in medical isotope production
Accelerator and nuclear reactors, in partnership with First Nations and biomanufacturing, to receive up to $35 million to support the development, production, advancement and distribution of medical isotopes used in fight against cancer and in diagnostic imaging Tiverton – The Government of Canada continues to deliver on its promise to rebuild and strengthen the biomanufacturing and life sciences sector across …
Promoting Canada as destination of choice for aviation investment
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded his visit to the Paris Air Show, where he promoted Canada’s highly innovative aerospace industry and its leadership in sustainable aviation. Accompanied by a delegation of more than 400 industry representatives and stakeholders, including those from over 130 companies, Minister Champagne met with several industry leaders, including the CEOs of …
Investing $350m in sustainable aviation innovation network
Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology of Canada will support the green transformation of the aerospace industry Paris – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of $350 million to support Canada’s new Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT) aimed at accelerating the green industrial transformation of the aerospace industry. This investment, via the Strategic Innovation Fund, will establish …
Collaborating with Rio Tinto to produce world’s greenest aluminum
The Government of Canada and Rio Tinto have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen Canada’s low-carbon metals ecosystem by producing the world’s greenest aluminum Saguenay – Decarbonizing the production of critical minerals and metals is essential to achieve Canada’s climate goals. To build a greener future, the Government of Canada is working with industry and supporting innovative sustainable production …
Commemorating George Dixon, 1st Canadian Black boxer to win world title
Halifax – Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Member of Parliament for Halifax, commemorated the national historic significance of George Dixon with a plaque unveiling ceremony at the Africville Museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The announcement was made on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for …
Investing in responsible AI research at Université de Montréal
The investment strengthens Canada’s position as a world leader in artificial intelligence research and innovation Montréal – Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the greatest technological advances of our generation and already has a significant impact on the daily lives of Canadians. The Government of Canada is also fully aware that we need to promote the responsible development and use of …
Canada, UK advance partnership in biomanufacturing, quantum science
Mutual commitment will boost existing cooperation to support innovation and economic growth Ottawa – Grounded in their shared history, Canada and the United Kingdom have a long tradition of strategic and robust commercial partnerships. The two countries have also built a strong collaboration on science, technology and innovation across all sectors, including on the fight against COVID-19 and climate change. …