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Canada’s scientists are making discoveries that lead to new opportunities, a stronger economy and a growing middle class. To keep up Canada’s competitive edge, however, our researchers must have access to the most sophisticated tools and laboratories to help them break new ground in areas such as climate change, clean energy, ocean research and artificial intelligence. The Government of Canada, through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), helps universities do just that.
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Internet access is more than just a convenience; communities, businesses and institutions need it to find information, offer services and create opportunities. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing over $4.6 million through the Connect to Innovate program to bring new or improved high-speed Internet to nine Indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories and one Indigenous community in Yukon
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The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, will participate in a question-and-answer session at Women’s Forum Canada 2018 – Bridging the gap: A call to the G7 for inclusive progress, an event hosted by Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society.
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The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will announce a significant investment under the government’s Strategic Innovation Fund.
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Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will announce projects approved under the government’s Connect to Innovate program, which provides high-speed Internet service to Canadians living in rural and remote communities.
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The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, along with Pam Goldsmith-Jones, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Seat to Sky Country, will participate in a Coding Quest event hosted by The Learning Partnership, an initiative supported by the Government of Canada’s CanCode program.
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The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will attend the BC Tech Summit, where he will speak about the benefits of the Innovation Superclusters Initiative for businesses and for the people of British Columbia.
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In 2017, Canada had its best year ever for international visits, welcoming 20.8 million visitors from around the world. Tourism puts Canada on the map and creates good middle-class jobs.
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The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will visit Silicon Valley on May 14 and 15. He will showcase Canadian innovation and the Government of Canada’s support for investors, entrepreneurs and skilled talent looking to participate in Canada’s innovation economy.
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The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will attend Science Rendezvous at University of Guelph-Humber. The event is part of Science Odyssey 2018, a 10-day cross-country celebration showcasing just how much science, technology and innovation shape our daily lives. As part of the Science Rendezvous event, the Minister will speak to participants about the importance of exploring science in the world around us. She will also participate in some of the demonstrations with the young participants.
