Ottawa – Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology are benefiting society in many ways, including in improving supply chain management, enhancing health care and precision medicine, and helping tackle environmental sustainability challenges. These advances, however, have also reaffirmed the urgency of ensuring that AI systems, particularly advanced generative AI systems, are developed and managed safely. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of …
Ottawa – Canada’s scientists and researchers are working to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges for the benefit of us all. Their innovations and discoveries are the foundation of Canadian economic growth and prosperity, as well as the health and well-being of people in Canada. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make investments to boost research …
Montréal – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, welcomed an important Boeing investment in Quebec’s new aerospace innovation zone in the Montréal region. Part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits commitment to Canada for selecting the company’s P-8A Poseidon as its future maritime patrol aircraft, this $240 million investment includes funding for a state-of-the-art aerospace development centre and …
Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement regarding the publication of the 2023 Corporations Canada diversity disclosure report, a requirement under the Canada Business Corporations Act. “I welcome the publication of Corporations Canada’s fourth annual report on the diversity of boards of directors and senior management of federal distributing corporations. Since the implementation of …
Saskatoon – Ted Hewitt, president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), announced the winners of the 2024 Storytellers Challenge. SSHRC’s annual Storytellers Challenge calls on postsecondary students to demonstrate—in up to three minutes or 300 words—how SSHRC-funded research is making a difference in the lives of Canadians. Students entering submit stories in the format of their choice about …
New multidisciplinary projects across the country will prepare Canada for future health emergencies and build capacity Montréal – Growing a robust, competitive, domestic biomanufacturing and life sciences sector ensures that Canada has access to critical vaccines, therapeutics and other life-saving medicines. The Government of Canada has been doing just that since the launch of Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy in 2021 …
Nebraska – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, traveled to Nebraska on May 3-4 as part of Team Canada’s U.S. engagement strategy. The Minister met with business and political leaders to discuss the importance of trade and investment between Canada and the state of Nebraska. Minister Champagne was also the keynote speaker at an event organized by the …
Funding will support Indigenous communities in protecting and expanding their IP interests and foster the development of future IP experts Ottawa – Ensuring that businesses, creators, entrepreneurs and innovators have the tools to leverage and protect their ideas leads to business growth, new innovative products, and fosters a more competitive and healthy economy for everyone. The Government of Canada’s Intellectual Property …
Annual government study shows prices for most wireless and home Internet services declined in 2023 Ottawa – Canadians deserve affordable and reliable telecommunications services. That’s why the government has introduced policies that promote competition and directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to focus on competition, affordability and consumer rights. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced …
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 …
