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. …
Growing Newfoundland & Labrador Clean Fuels Sector
St John’s – The Government of Canada is helping businesses and workers across the country seize the economic opportunities associated with the global drive for clean growth — delivering good, middle-class jobs, strong local economies and clean air for generations to come. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Labour, on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of …
Helping defence industry protect itself from cyber security threats
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to implementing robust cyber security measures, which are fundamental to Canada’s economic stability and national security. Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of Helena Jaczek, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada will develop and implement a Canadian program for cyber security certification that will …
5 communicators win 10th edition of SSHRC Storytellers Challenge
Postsecondary students share stories about why research matters Toronto – Ted Hewitt, president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), announced the winners of the 10th edition of the 2023 Storytellers Challenge. SSHRC’s annual Storytellers Challenge calls on postsecondary students to demonstrate—in up to three minutes or 300 words—how SSHRC-funded research is making a difference in the …
Investing in AbCellera’s state-of-the-art biotech campus
AbCellera will strengthen Canada’s ability to develop innovative medicines right here at home Vancouver – The Government of Canada and the Province of B.C. continue to deliver on the promise to rebuild a robust and strengthened biomanufacturing and life sciences sector across the country. Since March 2020, federal investments of over $2.1 billion have resulted in major achievements, with 36 …
Ministers Champagne, Ng meet with North American counterparts
Washington – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded a two-day visit to Washington, D.C., where they took part in the first-ever North American semiconductor conference. Alongside Gina Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce, and Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, the ministers explored …