| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a major economic opportunity for Canadians, and the Government of Canada is making the most of it. Consequently, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced today that he will host the G7 Multistakeholder Conference on Artificial Intelligence on December 6.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, joined by the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, will make a major funding announcement related to Canada’s first Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will participate in a panel discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) entitled “Pioneering AI Innovation: The View from Canada,” at the Fortune Global Forum 2018 organized by Fortune, a media brand mostly known for its Fortune 500 list.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canada’s tourism industry is having its best year ever. In the first half of 2018, tourism activities directly accounted for more than $18 billion of Canada’s GDP, an increase of more than 6% over the first half of 2017. The sector is a vital part of the Canadian economy, supporting 1.8 million jobs from coast to coast to coast.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
To mark Small Business Week, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, made the following statement:
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy. They are the restaurants, stores and services we love, as well as the high-growth companies that create middle-class jobs.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Ten construction and modernization projects at the University of Alberta are now completed. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, was at the university to mark the occasion. Minister Bains was joined by the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources, and Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Science is about discovery. When researchers are given the tools to push the boundaries of knowledge, great things happen. These discoveries lead to the innovations that will grow the economy and help ensure Canada has a workforce capable of taking on the challenges of today and tomorrow.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
To celebrate Small Business Week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, joined by Parliamentary Secretary Richard Hébert, will be at Centech to participate in a panel on youth entrepreneurship
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Tourism is an important economic driver and a fast-growing sector that supports more than 1.8 million jobs in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to promoting and increasing tourism in Canada and to harnessing the full economic potential of this key sector.
