| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
As the single-largest purchaser of Canadian goods and services, the Government of Canada will use procurement to help Canadian small businesses innovate and create employment opportunities for Canadians.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
“We support an open Internet where Canadians have the ability to access the content of their choice in accordance with Canadian laws.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Copyright framework supports creativity and innovation; review will ensure it remains current in fast-paced digital world December 14, 2017 – Ottawa Following the adoption of a motion put forward in Parliament, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, were pleased to see that Parliament will undertake a review of Canada’s Copyright Act.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canadians rely on the integrity and accuracy of the data produced by Statistics Canada to properly manage their affairs and facilitate business and economic growth. Impartial information is valued and is essential for making informed decisions.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, will launch an initiative that will help Canadian small businesses bring innovative solutions to the market and create jobs across the country. The initiative is unique in that the government will use a new approach to support innovation and small business.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canadians have said that they find the cost of cellphone services too high, and the Government of Canada is listening. The Government is focused on the three elements of telecoms service that matter most to middle-class families: quality, coverage and price.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
December 11, 2017 – Napierville, Quebec The Government of Quebec, under the Québec branché program, and the Government of Canada, under the Connect to Innovate program, will be supporting a project by TARGO Communications.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
December 11, 2017 – Saint-Télesphore, Quebec The Government of Quebec, under the Québec branché program, and the Government of Canada, under the Connect to Innovate program, is each contributing $2,584,361 to three projects in the Montérégie region (table of selected projects).
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
As a result of a new $22.3-million program, more Canadians with disabilities will have access to the digital tools they need to fully participate in society and get access to the well-paying jobs of today and tomorrow.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Following the call for proposals under the Québec branché program, four projects in the Basses-Laurentides region were selected (table of selected projects). These projects represent a total investment of $14,332,953, of which the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada is each contributing an equal share of $10,062,008. As a result of these projects, broadband Internet will become available in 25 communities in Basses-Laurentides. It is expected that 7,753 homes in the region will have access to broadband Internet services.
