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Minister emphasizes Government’s commitment to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and growing the economy
November 20, 2017 – Montréal, Quebec
No relationship is more important to Canada than the one with Indigenous peoples, and supporting greater Indigenous economic development is an important priority on the path of reconciliation.
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The $1.26-billion fund will help Canadian businesses start up, scale up and turn their ideas into reality
November 17, 2017 – Sainte-Martine, Quebec
The Government of Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund will support the growth and scale-up of high-potential firms across all industries, especially small and medium-sized companies that have the potential to grow into large anchor companies.
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Sainte-Martine, Quebec, November 16, 2017—David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will be speaking to Châteauguay business leaders about the Strategic Innovation Fund, a new program to attract and support high-quality business investments across all sectors of the economy.
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November 16, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario
From maple syrup to Malpeque oysters, Canada’s culinary experiences are diverse and distinctive. And more and more, high-quality and diverse food options are as essential for visitors coming to Canada as our breathtaking natural beauty and diverse range of activities are.
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Kitchener, Ontario, November 14, 2017— The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, will make an announcement relating to support for women entrepreneurship while at the Women in Tech Luncheon, hosted by the Business Development Bank of Canada.
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Canadian families could have access to healthier crops thanks to a Government of Canada investment in the development of a new clean technology aimed at decreasing the need for man-made fertilizers.
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The Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) is a $2-billion initiative designed to modernize research and commercialization facilities at Canadian universities, colleges and polytechnics.
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November 15, 2017 – Québec, Quebec
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, along with Hélène David, Quebec Minister of Higher Education and Minister of Status of Women, Gaétan Barrette, Quebec Minister of Health and Social Services, and Sébastien Proulx, Quebec Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports and Minister responsible for the Capitale-Nationale region, today announced a significant investment to help equip young Quebecers with the quality post-secondary education that will enable them to achieve their goals.
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Ottawa, November 14, 2017—Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will announce funding for a clean technology project that benefits Canada’s environment and supports middle-class jobs.
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Canadians could be using their mobile devices for much longer without draining the battery thanks to a Government of Canada investment in a new clean technology aimed at dramatically reducing the energy needed to power wireless devices.
