| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), issued the following statement in celebration of Black History Month:
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $7.5 million through the Strategic Response Fund (SRF) to help Kap Paper Inc. complete a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study to support a pivot in its operations toward growth markets.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Investment from federal and provincial governments will bring high speed Internet to over 82,500 homes across Alberta
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
On January 30, 2026, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, together with the Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation of Alberta, announced funding to bring high-speed Internet access to communities in Alberta.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), together with a representative from the Province of Alberta, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Alberta.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Ministers sign memorandum of understanding on strengthening bilateral cooperation
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will be participating, alongside international and industry experts, in a panel titled “Where Can New Growth Come From?” at the general meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Government of Canada taking action to provide greater access to unused spectrum, supporting connectivity in rural, remote and Indigenous communities Access will open to Indigenous applicants in spring 2026, followed by general applications in 2027
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
On January 16, 2026, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), announced over $11 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet access to communities in Saskatchewan.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Federal investment of over $11 million will help connect 1,922 homes to high-speed Internet
