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The Government of Canada values the role of post-secondary institutions as they help equip young Canadians with the education and training they need for future careers that will help them join a strong, healthy middle class. Today, the Government of Canada is investing $1.38 million for a total combined investment of $3.25 million in NorQuest College, which will help foster the training needed for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow.
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David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will speak at the annual general meeting of TechnoMontreal, Greater Montreal’s information and communications technologies cluster. Mr. Lametti will speak about key elements of Budget 2017’s Innovation and Skills Plan and the next steps in the federal government’s economic plan to support Canada’s middle class. He will also discuss how key sectors of Quebec’s economy could benefit from innovation.
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The Government of Canada values the role of post-secondary institutions as they help equip young Canadians with the education and training they need for future careers that will help them join a strong, healthy middle class. Today’s investment of $1.97 million in the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic will do just that by fostering the training needed for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow.
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April 21, 2017 – Laval, Quebec – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Jean-Claude Poissant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for La Prairie, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, along with Francine Charbonneau, Quebec Minister responsible for Seniors and Anti-Bullying and Minister responsible for the Laval region, on behalf of Hélène David, Quebec Minister of Higher Education, today announced a historic investment to help equip young Quebecers with the quality post-secondary education that will help them achieve their goals.
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Global companies increasingly see Canada as an ideal location to invest in the development of new technologies because of its highly skilled workforce. More homegrown companies should follow their example by investing not only in the development and adoption of new technologies but also in the skills and training of their employees. That’s how Canadian businesses will remain globally competitive and create well-paying jobs for the middle class and those working hard to join it.
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The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will be at NorQuest College to announce infrastructure funding. Minister Sohi will highlight the benefits of the Government of Canada’s Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund.
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April 20, 2017 – Gatineau, Quebec – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull–Aylmer—on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development—along with Stéphanie Vallée, Quebec Minister of Justice and Minister responsible for the Outaouais region; Marc Carrière, Member for Chapleau; and Maryse Gaudreault, Member for Hull, on behalf of Hélène David, Quebec Minister responsible for Higher Education, today announced a historic investment to help equip young Quebecers with the quality post-secondary education that will help them achieve their goals.
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Thank you, Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming for that kind introduction.Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be here in North Bay. This is my fourth trip to Northern Ontario. Staying connected is essential to me as minister responsible for regional economic development.
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Ottawa, April 20, 2017—The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will be at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies campus in Saskatoon to announce infrastructure funding. Minister Goodale will also highlight the benefits of the Government of Canada’s Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund.
