Ottawa – In today’s globalized world, Canadians increasingly depend on fast and reliable wireless services in every facet of their lives. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in innovative solutions that will enhance Canada’s telecommunications industry. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, finalized an investment of $79.1 million under the Strategic Innovation Fund to support Ericsson’s …
TikTok Tech Canada told to wind up operations after security review
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement: “As a result of a multi-step national security review process, which involves rigorous scrutiny by Canada’s national security and intelligence community, the Government of Canada has ordered the wind up of the Canadian business carried on by TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. The government is taking action …
Canada Invests in World’s 1st Carbon Capture Tech Demonstration in Pulp & Paper Industries
Trois-Rivières, Quebec Natural Resources Canada Clean technologies and low-carbon solutions are a critical part for improving efficiency in Canada’s forest sector and lowering emissions while growing Canada’s economy. Developing and deploying these technologies and solutions not only helps to fight climate change but also creates new, sustainable jobs. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and …
Feds reinforce defence capacity, create good-paying jobs
Gatineau – The federal government is committed to ensuring members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) have the equipment they need to complete their missions and assert Canada’s sovereignty. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that the federal government has awarded a contract …
All-Canadian Build facility in Winnipeg
Winnipeg – Creating more clean mass transit options gets Canadians around their communities quicker and helps in our fight against climate change. Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a federal investment of $15 million for NFI Group to expand operations and fully manufacture New Flyer transit buses in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This investment will enable NFI Group to competitively respond to …
Canada helping firms adopt AI solutions
Ottawa, Ontario Canada is a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI). Our vast AI ecosystem includes researchers, academics, entrepreneurs and more than 1,500 innovative companies, many of which are small or medium-sized enterprises (SME), serving a wide variety of economic sectors that include health, financial services and agriculture. Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, …
Modernizing Canada’s research support system in health
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mark Holland, Minister of Health, made the following statement: “As scientists and researchers work to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, their work becomes increasingly complex and interdisciplinary. To keep pace with this evolution, Canada must ensure its research support system also evolves and becomes more collaborative …
Canada National Action Plan results in 19% decline in auto theft
Oakville – Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, released an update on the progress made under the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft. The Action Plan, which was developed following the National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft, focuses on disrupting, dismantling and prosecuting the organized crime groups involved in auto theft. It is built on the …
Canada invests in Giatec® Scientific Inc, its AI-driven concrete plant
Ottawa – The federal government is committed to a carbon-neutral future and has set the ambitious target of achieving a net-zero economy by 2050 while creating good-paying jobs. As part of that commitment, we are supporting the transition to clean technology innovations that will help Canadian businesses reduce carbon emissions and lessen their impact on the environment. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister …
Canada announces projects to protect, empower consumers
Ottawa – Canadian consumers require strong consumer advocacy groups to represent their interests. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced four projects that will support efforts to ensure Canadians make informed purchases. Through the Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative, formerly the Contributions Program for Non-profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations, the government announced more than $900,000 in funding over the …