Gatineau – As part of Canada’s defence policy, Our North, Strong and Free, the federal government is committed to supporting members of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with the modern equipment they need to complete their missions and keep Canadians safe. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that the federal government …
Ottawa – Finding solutions to Canada’s housing crisis requires rethinking how we design homes, while maintaining the safety of residents and first responders. That is why the Government of Canada is studying ways to optimize new building designs to create more residences in underused urban areas. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, announced that the National Research Council …
Saint-Étienne-des-Grès— The government of Canada and the government of Quebec have announced $26,448,693 in joint financial assistance to support Énercycle, the Régie de gestion des matières résiduelles de la Mauricie, for its project to develop a new organic waste recovery centre using biomethanization and composting. In addition to diverting approximately 35,000 tonnes of organic matter from disposal per year, this project will reduce …
Ottawa – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape our society, the job market and our way of working, there is an increasing need for all Canadians to access training in digital skills. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in teaching digital skills to young Canadians and their teachers to help ensure our youth will be ready …
Project will strengthen domestic production of antibody and other protein-based therapies Mississauga – The Government of Canada continues to strive for innovative solutions and prioritize the revitalization of long-term domestic biomanufacturing capacity, positioning Canada at the forefront of antibody therapeutic development. Today, Charles Sousa, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister …
Halifax – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced on behalf of Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, that Canada and the United States have concluded substantive negotiations for a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA). The Canada-United States TSA, upon its entry into force, will establish the legal and technical …
First round of funded projects demonstrates Canada and the UK’s shared commitment to innovation and pandemic preparedness London – Building on a long-standing partnership in science and innovation, Canada and the United Kingdom are continuing to strengthen their collaboration in critical sectors like biomanufacturing and pandemic preparedness. Together, Canada and the UK are demonstrating the power of international cooperation …
Quebec – Supporting innovation and growth contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a non‑repayable contribution of $473,600 for DigiHub Shawinigan (La Station du numérique). This CED support is enabling the organization to acquire significant computational power, strengthening its technological convergence hub. The aim of this hub is to propel businesses forward …
Burnaby – The Government of Canada is investing in a robust, dynamic and resilient life sciences ecosystem capable of responding to current and future health emergencies. Since March 2020, over $2.2 billion has been invested to strengthen our country’s domestic biomanufacturing and life sciences capabilities to ensure Canadians have access to the most cutting-edge medical technologies. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, …
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, along with Iliana Ivanova, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, signed an agreement on science, research and innovation to enhance Canada’s collaboration with the European Union. He said this will enhance Canadian participation and further encourage close collaboration with international partners in the world’s largest R&I funding programme.
