Ottawa – Everyone plays a role in reducing the plastic waste that chokes our landfills and the plastic pollution that litters our streets, shorelines, waterways, and even our food supply. Improving how plastics are made, used, and managed can help protect biodiversity, the environment and our health, strengthen sustainable economies, create jobs, and fight climate change. As Canada welcomes the …
Quebec – Following a three-year competition, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced Vancouver-based Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc. (Ecoation) as the winner of the Deep Space Food Challenge. As the Canadian grand prize winner, Ecoation will receive $380,000 for their CANGrow Modular Indoor Food Production System, designed to operate in remote environments like outer space and northern regions. CANGrow uses an innovative approach to producing …
Trip further promotes Canada’s close relationship with largest trading partner New York City – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a two-day visit to New York City as part of the Team Canada engagement strategy with the US. Minister Champagne met with Gary Cohn, Vice Chairman of IBM, to discuss ways Canada and the U.S. can work …
Investment, along with support from the Government of Quebec, will secure advanced computing infrastructure Ottawa – Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the greatest technological transformations of our age. Canada has been an early leader in AI, and the Government of Canada is committed to equipping Canadian researchers and industry stakeholders with the tools and services they need. Access to computing …
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, was in New York recently as part of Team Canada’s US engagement strategy. The Minister met with key business leaders, including the Vice Chairman of IBM, Gary Cohn, and BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink. While in New York, Minister Champagne also participated in a fireside chat at Columbia University’s School of …
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, …
