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 …
The project will be a stepping stone in therapies for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome, a life-threatening form of respiratory failure and leading cause of death in COVID-19 patients Markham – The Government of Canada is working tirelessly to rebuild Canada’s domestic biomanufacturing sector to develop safe and efficient treatments for Canadians. Since March 2020, over $2.1 billion …
Ottawa – In recent weeks, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with the leaders of Canada’s five largest grocery chains as well as domestic and international food processors, and he called on the industry to take immediate action to stabilize food prices. Price stabilization requires the full engagement of the entire supply chain, and the Minister is encouraged that grocers …
The countries are working together to build economic resiliency and provide new market opportunities for Canadian and Swedish businesses Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Ebba Busch, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden made the following statement: “During Minister Busch’s visit to Canada, and her participation at the Sweden-Canada …
Montréal – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, is participating in an armchair discussion alongside Swedish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch at the Sweden Canada Innovation Days in Montréal at Concordia University Conference Centre, John Molson Building, 9th Floor, 1600 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West in Montréal, Quebec.
CED grants $300,000 to the organization for its project to improve its outdoor facilities. La Tuque – Shared public spaces are at the heart of communities across Canada. They draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs. They are important engines to drive Quebec’s economy forward and stimulate community prosperity and well-being. That is why the Government …
Code sets voluntary commitments that industry can sign to demonstrate responsible development and management of generative artificial intelligence systems Montréal – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced Canada’s Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems, which is effective immediately. The code identifies measures that organizations are encouraged to apply …
Two million refurbished devices distributed to Canadians in need since the program’s inception Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, highlighted that the Computers for Schools Plus (CFS+) program is celebrating 30 years of investments in digital inclusion. The program provides refurbished computer equipment to recipients in communities across Canada and helps young Canadians gain meaningful work experience to …
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, introduced Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, the first piece of government legislation introduced in the fall parliamentary sitting. This legislation would deliver urgent action to help make life more affordable for Canadians by removing the GST on new rental housing construction across the country. This legislation would …
