Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, joined by Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced new action, as part of Canada’s economic plan, to build more homes, faster, and strengthen competition to lower prices for Canadians. To scale-up new homebuilding technologies and drive innovation …
Moderna opens new mRNA vaccine production facility in Laval
Laval – In June 2022, the Government of Canada established a long-term agreement with Moderna for the domestic production of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines in Canada. The negotiations began in 2021, during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the country faced intense global competition to secure vaccines. This global supply chain vulnerability showcased the need to ensure domestic capacity …
Canada’s greener operations at Canadian Space Agency
Longueuil – The Government of Canada is leading by example by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations to foster a low-carbon, climate-resilient and clean growth economy. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, was at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec, to announce 2 new Greening Government Fund (GGF) projects, and to provide an …
National Research Council to fund Canada–UK quantum collaborations
Ottawa – The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is pleased to announce that 11 Canadian firms are receiving funding to collaborate on projects with UK partners. The firms were selected following a joint Canada–UK R&D call for proposals by the NRC and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The successful projects focus on developing real-world quantum technologies for commercial use in …
Feds announce new action to make rent, groceries more affordable
Ottawa – As part of Canada’s economic plan, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the federal government is taking new action to deliver rent support to low-income renters, open more emergency shelter spaces in cities across the country, and crack down on corporate greed to make groceries more affordable. First, the Deputy Prime Minister …
Minister Ng promotes renewed Team Canada engagement during DC visit
Ottawa – Canada and the United States have one of the closest and most important trade relationships in the world, built on long-standing shared values and deeply integrated supply chains that create opportunities for businesses and workers on both sides of the border. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met today with industry and business …
Canada, EU boost strategic digital partnership
Ottawa – The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, and the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, met today to begin work on implementing the Canada-EU Digital Partnership, which was concluded at the Canada–European Union Summit 2023 held in Canada in November. They issued this joint statement following their virtual meeting: “The Digital Partnership will …
Dual MoUs cement Canada–UK science and innovation ties
Canada and UK strengthen collaboration in science, innovation and artificial intelligence Ottawa – Canada is committed to pursuing international science and research collaborations with key like-minded partners. As part of her official visit to Canada this week, Michelle Donelan, the United Kingdom’s (UK) Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, …
Federal corps should begin filing beneficial ownership information
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring increased corporate transparency by requiring federal corporations to file their beneficial ownership information with Corporations Canada. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that effective today, corporations governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) are required to file beneficial ownership information with Corporations Canada and that some of …
Investing in developing portable test for domoic acid
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is investing in small and medium-sized businesses working on innovative tools, products and services that help keep Canada’s food, plants and animals safe. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a $300,000 investment in two Canadian small businesses. As part of an Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) challenge sponsored by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the …