Ottawa – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced that Canada has finalized a government-to-government agreement with the United States (US) government for the acquisition of up to 16 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Fourteen multi-mission aircraft will …
Annual SSHRC Impact Awards celebrate outstanding research contributions made by Canadian scholars OTTAWA – Social sciences and humanities research generates critical insights into the human condition—our behaviours, cultures, histories and connections with the world. The work of researchers across these disciplines provides a deeper understanding of people and societies, and helps inform policies and practices toward building a more resilient, …
Project will help revolutionize the health care industry and improve patient care Québec – Canadian small and medium-sized businesses play a vital role in driving innovation and contributing to Canada’s vibrant research and development ecosystem. As more and more companies harness the power of artificial intelligence, the Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to support the growth of …
GATINEAU – Visual arts are a vibrant part of Canada’s culture and help us celebrate our shared heritage. ascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, launched a survey to help support the development of resale rights for artists. Resale rights for artists would benefit visual artists and their heirs when their work …
Minister Champagne wraps up participation at U.K.’s global summit on artificial intelligence safety Bletchley Park – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a two-day visit to Bletchley Park, United Kingdom, where the British government hosted the first-ever AI Safety Summit. During the summit, leaders discussed how best to manage the risks from so-called frontier AI systems—highly capable general-purpose …
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will travel to the United Kingdom to attend the AI Safety Summit on November 1-2, 2023. The Summit which will focus on the risks posed by the most recent advances in artificial intelligence will be an opportunity to highlight Canada’s frontier technology agenda and leadership in AI, both at home and …
Investment in Pharmascience Inc. to increase domestic production capacity Candiac – The Government of Canada, and the Government of Quebec, are investing in the revitalization of the Canadian biomanufacturing and life sciences sector with projects that strengthen our capabilities, while boosting the economy and creating or maintaining hundreds of well-paying jobs. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister responsible for the Economic Development …
A total of up to $427 million to support the commercialization of transformative projects that develop, scale up and apply advanced technology solutions in manufacturing Woodbridge – The unique collaborative model of the Global Innovation Clusters is making key connections for the development of critical advancements in the innovation ecosystem, giving Canada a competitive advantage worldwide. Minister Champagne would like …
Government of Canada launches targeted calls for research on shrinkflation and dequaliflation Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment in the Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations as part of the Government of Canada’s plan to tackle food inflation in Canada. For the next five years, the program’s funding will be tripled, …
Umicore’s investment will create over 600 jobs in Eastern Ontario and strengthen Canada’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain Loyalist Township – The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are welcoming an investment from Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. to build a new manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township. The facility will manufacture cathode active materials (CAM) and precursor …
