| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
When she was a young researcher, Kirsty Duncan, Canada’s Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, faced incredible odds. She was paid a fraction of the wages that her male colleagues received, was asked whether she wanted to be a scientist or a woman, and was once confronted with the question of when she intended on getting pregnant. Minister Duncan then made history by leading a research expedition of 17 renowned male scientists in search of the cause of the Spanish Flu.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will be at a lunch hosted by the Brampton Board of Trade to discuss Canada’s 2018 budget.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will be available to take questions from the media following a round-table discussion on Canada’s steel industry.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
To mark International Women’s Day, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, will speak at a breakfast discussion hosted by BMO Financial Group and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will be at the Humber College North Campus to celebrate International Women’s Day. The Minister will be speaking at a luncheon recognizing the important contributions women have made to the college.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
Alaina Lockhart, Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism, will participate at a roundtable with local women entrepreneurs from the Kelowna region to celebrate International Women’s Day.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will be available to take questions from the media following a round-table discussion on Canada’s aluminum industry.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
Canadians have always understood that better is possible, and time after time we have used curiosity, courage, creativity and collaboration to create positive change for ourselves—and the world. But progress does not happen without commitment, effort and the innovative spirit of Canadians—from junior researchers and scientists to entrepreneurs.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
Canadians have always understood that better is possible. Time after time, we have used curiosity, courage, creativity and collaboration to create positive change for ourselves and the world. But progress does not happen without the commitment and the innovative spirit of Canadians—the students, scientists and entrepreneurs who are breaking new ground every single day.
