Ottawa – Investment in research is key to driving better outcomes for the agricultural sector and positioning Canada to seize the economic opportunities of a net-zero future. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of $1.9 million in the Common Ground Canada Network project led by Karen Foster, Canada Research Chair in …
Project will accelerate component design and manufacturing process of semiconductors Richmond Hill – Canadians rely on wireless communications technologies in all sectors of our economy. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting innovative Canadian businesses who are working to develop these cutting-edge technologies, giving them an additional advantage when competing internationally while advancing ground-breaking Canadian capabilities. Majid Jowhari, Member of Parliament …
Verona – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a three-day visit to Italy, where he joined his G7 counterparts to discuss innovation and the governance and responsible use of emerging technologies. Artificial intelligence (AI) was prominent in the discussions, with a particular focus on its safe, secure and responsible development, deployment and use. Minister Champagne reiterated Canada’s …
Funding supports groundbreaking research in key branches of science, engineering and humanities Montréal – Canada’s world-class researchers and institutions play a critical role in finding solutions to major challenges and advancing a resilient and sustainable future. Investments in talent, trainees, institutions and infrastructure drive innovation and help create a better future for all Canadians and people around the world. Pablo …
Washington – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a visit to three key states and the District of Columbia. The visit was part of the Team Canada engagement strategy with the US. After kicking off the visit in the Windsor–Detroit (Michigan) region, along with Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Kirsten Hillman, …
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, travelled to Washington, DC, as part of the Team Canada engagement strategy. The minister met with key senators and participate in the SAFE Summit organized by Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) and the Electrification Coalition. While in Washington, Minister Champagne also meet with South Carolina’s governor, Henry McMaster, as well …
Toronto, Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development; François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry; and Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, were in Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, today to meet with industry, labour and other key sector representatives on both sides of the border. As the Team Canada-United States engagement …
Toronto – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry attended the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual convention in Toronto, Ontario, where they met with key Canadian and international mining sector representatives. Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, joined the ministers to …
New policies provide clarity to investors and Canadian businesses Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, made the following statement to provide additional direction on the application of the Investment Canada Act in the interactive digital media sector: “Interactive digital media, like video games and virtual reality devices, are a part …
Longueuil – Following a competition spanning over two years, the winner of the Deep Space Healthcare Challenge, run by the Canadian Space Agency and the Privy Council Office’s Impact Canada, has been selected. Montreal-based MD Applications will receive $500,000 in grant funding as the grand prize winner. Their EZResus solution is already helping save lives on Earth and holds great potential …
