| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada recognizes that a smooth economic recovery will require continued collaboration between the public and private sectors in the wake of the direct effects, changes and adaptations related to COVID-19.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today announced the reappointment of Michael Denham as the President and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) for an additional one-year term, effective August 10, 2020.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Small businesses have been facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to do so as they take steps toward reopening. To help them get through this crisis, the Government of Canada has introduced a wide range of supports to help businesses retain their employees, keep their costs low and pay their operating expenses.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canadian women entrepreneurs are key to our economic success as a country, and they make invaluable contributions to our communities. However, women still face unique and systemic barriers to starting and growing a business, and they remain underrepresented in our economy.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in uncertainty and anxiety for small businesses and their employees in all regions of Canada. These businesses are at the heart of communities nationwide and are a source of local jobs and local pride.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
We know that Canadian workers across numerous industrial sectors are facing economic hardship and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Government of Canada supports innovative project to combat COVID-19 and build Canadian capabilities to fight future pandemics
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister Foreign Affairs, would like to thank Canada’s telecommunications service providers that have acted quickly to ensure the continuation of critical services in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
More than ever, Canadians are relying on wireless services for their everyday needs, making access to high quality and affordable wireless services absolutely essential.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada has taken action to foster competition in the mobile services market and to improve choice and affordability for consumers. However, Canadians continue to express concerns that the prices for mobile services are too high.
