Government of Canada also announces that Aramis Biotechnologies secured the assets needed to maintain, improve and expand Medicago’s plant-based technology platform in Canada that will enhance pandemic preparedness capabilities Québec – Following the cessation of Medicago’s operations by its parent company Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (“MCG”) in February 2023, the Government of Canada’s objectives were threefold: maintain Medicago’s intellectual property …
Canada strengthens its commitment to work with the international community to accelerate investments and policies to reach climate targets Dubai – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded his participation at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, where he joined Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, to highlight Canada’s key accomplishments and …
More spectrum made available through the 3800 MHz spectrum auction will mean faster rollout of 5G services and improved rural connectivity Ottawa – Greater affordability, competition and reliability in the telecommunications sector are essential to Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada is making more spectrum available to encourage competition for wireless services, improve rural connectivity and ensure the effective …
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 …
