| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, wrapped up a successful visit to China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), where she represented Canada at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions and focused on developing export opportunities between China and Canada.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
As the single-largest purchaser of goods and services, the federal government is using procurement in a new way to help Canadian small business owners commercialize their ideas and solve complex government challenges.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Building state-of-the-art facilities, labs and modern learning spaces is essential for skills and innovation. They ensure students and researchers at post-secondary institutions are prepared for future careers that will help them join a strong, healthy middle class.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canada is a country of innovators, and they start young. Canadians’ curiosity, creativity and collaborative spirit are leading to the kinds of innovations and technologies that improve our quality of life and drive our economy.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, will be at the University of Ottawa on September 20, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, to celebrate the completion of an infrastructure project supported through the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund.
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Toronto, Ontario, September 19, 2018—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will attend Bloomberg’s Sustainable Business Summit to discuss what the Government of Canada is doing to invest in clean technology to help reduce emissions, create jobs and compete in the global economy.
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The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, will accompany the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, at the second annual Prime Minister’s Science Fair on Parliament Hill.
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The path for young Canadians to fulfill their greatest dreams starts with science. In today’s competitive, knowledge-based global economy, preparing the next generation to be part of Canada’s STEM-savvy workforce will ensure they are capable of taking on the challenges of today and tomorrow.
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The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, will visit with students from Lisgar Collegiate Institute and Opeongo High School today in Ottawa to participate in hands-on science activities.
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The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, today announced the appointment of Nathalie Théberge as Vice-Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Copyright Board of Canada. In this role, Ms. Théberge will lead the work of the Board as well as supervise and direct Board staff. She will assume her position on October 1, 2018, for a five-year term.