| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, will give opening remarks at the Canadian Steel Conference, where he will discuss current challenges, solutions and measures of support for the sector.
| 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 funding through the Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative (CCPI) to support over 25 consumer-related projects. The program helps strengthen consumer trust in the marketplace, as CCPI funding enables not-for-profit and consumer organizations to conduct research, develop tools and carry out campaigns that address a wide range of consumer issues.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | speeches
The following text is based on remarks delivered by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions to business groups and chambers of commerce in October 2025
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Growing an inclusive economy is essential to building Canada strong. When Black entrepreneurs have the tools to start and grow companies, they create jobs, drive innovation and strengthen local communities.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will make an important announcement in support of Black entrepreneurs across Canada.
| 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 share her industrial vision for Canada.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, will make an announcement in Surrey, British Columbia, to highlight how the Government of Canada will continue to keep communities safe.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, concluded successful visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, delivering on new partnerships and strengthened trade ties with the two countries.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of the State of Qatar, and The Honourable Evan Solomon, Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, held a bilateral meeting on October 15, 2025, in Doha to accelerate cooperation between the two countries across a range of issues.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The federal government is delivering for small businesses, helping them start up, scale up and expand into new markets. It is taking action to support entrepreneurs and create good jobs in every region of the country, such as cutting taxes, removing trade barriers and introducing new measures that protect Canadian firms from U.S. tariffs.
