Sault Ste. Marie – Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced a Government of Canada investment of $108,000 to help maximize tourism and business opportunities for Serpent River First Nation. The announcement was made on behalf of Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. Provided through FedNor’s Tourism Growth Program, the funding will allow the Serpent River …
Canada Announces Support for Quebec’s Forest Sector
Quebec- Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a total investment over $13.3 million for 28 projects that will help to boost the competitiveness and resiliency of Quebec’s forest sector. Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) Program The IFIT program is helping to facilitate the adoption of transformative …
Feds invest $49.9m in STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc
Burnaby – The Government of Canada continues to strengthen Canada’s dynamic industrial capabilities in the life sciences sector. We are expanding domestic biomanufacturing capacity, creating jobs and growing the economy, while also improving our ability to address future health needs and producing the next generation of medicines in our country. Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a …
Investing in Canada’s hydrogen potential
Ottawa – Canada has a long and proud history of being a reliable global supplier of energy. As the world looks for dependable energy partners, the government is ensuring Canada continues to lead. That is why we are investing in projects that make our economy cleaner and stronger. Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a $49 million …
Canada invest to advance research and innovation projects in country
Ottawa – Canadian research plays a pivotal role in driving scientific breakthroughs, advancing innovation and positioning Canada as a global leader. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in the next generation of problem solvers to support cutting-edge projects that strengthen communities, improve health outcomes and address global challenges. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that …
Supporting biomanufacturing capacity to advance next gen medicines
Project will help build a 103,000-square-foot facility to scale up and increase production of finished vials of therapeutics and vaccines Edmonton – The Government of Canada continues to make significant investments in Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences sector to develop innovative solutions and long-term domestic biomanufacturing capacity. rançois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a contribution of $62 …
Canada introduces AI Compute Access Fund to support Canadian innovators
Ottawa – Compute is the processing power, the chips and the data centres, behind artificial intelligence (AI). It is the backbone of this transformative new technology. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting access to cutting-edge compute infrastructure to secure Canada’s AI advantage and empower researchers and industries to thrive. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, launched the …
Canada moves toward safe, responsible artificial intelligence
Ottawa – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape our world in new and unexpected ways, the responsible development and management of AI systems remains essential to ensure that these technologies are trustworthy and serve the best interests of all Canadians. François-Phillipe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a series of initiatives to support responsible and safe AI …
Canada improves connectivity and innovative 5G applications
Ottawa – Access to fast, reliable and affordable Internet and mobile services is essential for Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make spectrum available to support better connectivity and access to the latest wireless technologies. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced new measures to make fifth generation (5G) millimetre wave spectrum available for …
Making Canada Global Critical Minerals Superpower
Toronto – As global demand for critical minerals is expected to double by 2040, Canada is uniquely positioned to be a global leader and supply this growing market: we have an abundance of critical minerals and the workers, businesses and communities with the know-how to scale up the mining, processing and manufacturing of products and the recycling of these minerals. …