| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
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.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, along with Juile Boulet, Quebec Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Mauricie region, on behalf of Hélène David, Quebec Minister of Higher Education, today announced a significant investment to help equip young Quebecers with the quality post-secondary education that will enable them to achieve their goals.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | speeches
Good morning, and thank you, Christyn [Cianfarani, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries – CADSI], for that warm welcome.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, will be at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières on Monday, June 12 to announce infrastructure funding and to highlight the benefits of the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Ottawa, June 9, 2017—The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development; and Rodger Cuzner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will participate in a fireside discussion about Canada’s Global Skills Strategy, which will be launched on June 12th.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canada’s Innovation Minister encourages Indian entrepreneurs and innovators to invest in this country June 8, 2017 – Toronto, Ontario – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Increasing trade and investment between Canada and India will create well-paying jobs and business opportunities that benefit citizens in both countries.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
June 7, 2017 – Ottawa – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada The Government of Canada is suspending the implementation of certain provisions in Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL) in response to broad-based concerns raised by businesses, charities and the not-for-profit sector.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Ottawa, June 7, 2017—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will deliver remarks at a reception prior to the Canada-India Business Symposium.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is launching a public consultation on releasing large amounts of spectrum to support the development and deployment of fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks. 5G is an emerging technology that has the potential to meet the explosion in consumer and industrial demand for faster and high-capacity mobile networks.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is taking action in favour of affordable cellphone service for Canadians, who pay some of world’s highest prices, especially for low-usage plans.
