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Minister of Science discusses Canada’s scientific strengths at G7 and Carnegie Group meetings
September 29, 2017 – Turin, Italy – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, took part in the 2017 G7 Ministerial Meeting on Science and the Carnegie Group Meeting in Turin, Italy, where she showcased the hard work being done by Canadian scientists to further Arctic science and climate change and ocean research, among others.
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Ottawa, September 28, 2017—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Sven Spengemann, Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Lakeshore, will celebrate a major milestone in the Computers for Schools (CFS) program.
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Ottawa, September 28, 2017—The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, and the Honourable Eleanor McMahon, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, will hold a joint media availability following the Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers (CCTM) meeting during which they will discuss tourism with their provincial and territorial counterparts.
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BizPaL is an online service that benefits Canadian businesses by helping them identify which permits and licences they require and how to obtain them. Entrepreneurs simply select the business activities they plan to undertake, and BizPaL automatically generates a list of required permits and licences from all levels of government, along with basic information on each. The list also includes links to the various government websites where entrepreneurs can learn more and, in some cases, apply online.
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Free online business permit and licence service saves time, cuts red tape and helps entrepreneurs
September 28, 2017 – Melita, Manitoba – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Starting and running a business in two Manitoba communities just became easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
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Ottawa, September 27, 2017—The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will attend the G7 Science Ministerial Meetings in Turin, Italy, from September 27-28. She will be promoting Canadian science and the Government of Canada’s efforts to make science open and accessible to all Canadians, as well as showcasing the promising research being done in Canada to address grand global challenges.
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Minister Bains highlights Canada’s commitment to jobs, skills and business growth during talks in Italy
September 27, 2017 – Ottawa – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
The Government of Canada is positioning Canada as a world leader in innovation through the Innovation and Skills Plan, a multi-year strategy aimed at ensuring that Canada meets the challenges and seizes the opportunities of the modern and global economy.
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Ottawa, September 27, 2017—The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, issued the following statement after today’s conclusion of the third round of negotiations on the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA):
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Ottawa, September 26, 2017—The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, made the following statement: “Our government made a promise to Canadians that we would restore science to its rightful place in the federal government. We kept that promise by appointing our new Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Mona Nemer.
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Minister Bains to promote jobs, skills and business opportunities at G7 talks in Italy
September 25, 2017 – Ottawa – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
The Government of Canada is committed to working with G7 countries to strengthen economic and political partnerships and create more growth, jobs, skills and business opportunities for Canadians and the citizens of all G7 countries.
