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The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie-on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage-along with 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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Event date: January 27, 2017 - The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie-on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development-and Hélène David, Quebec Minister responsible for Higher Education, will be at Bishop's University to announce post-secondary infrastructure funding.
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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 $395,525 for a total combined investment of $807,501 in St. Mary's University, which will help foster the training needed for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow.
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Up to 220 households in rural Eastern Ontario will benefit from a Government of Canada investment to improve high-speed Internet service to underserved communities. This investment will allow residents in the townships of Rideau Lakes, Tay Valley, South Frontenac, and Leeds and the Thousand Islands to participate fully in the digital economy.
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Event date: January 26, 2017 - The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will be at St. Mary's University to announce infrastructure funding. Minister Hehr will highlight the benefits of the Government of Canada's Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund.
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Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, along with 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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January 21, 2017 – Davos, Switzerland – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canada has a highly skilled workforce, world-leading expertise in emerging technologies that will shape the economy of the future, and companies that are ready to compete in a globally competitive marketplace. These strengths, supported by the Government of Canada's plan to promote shared prosperity by strengthening the middle class, make Canada an ideal destination for global investments.
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January 19, 2017 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - From the discovery of insulin and stem cells to the development of revolutionary smartphone technology, Canadian innovations are constantly changing the world in profound ways. Often, these innovations begin with discoveries made by Canada's brightest and most inquisitive minds: its scientists. That is why the Government of Canada continues to support and celebrate researchers whose contributions help create healthy communities, a strong economy and a growing middle class.
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Canadians will develop next-generation solutions for electric vehicles as a result of a $90-million investment by Swiss engineering firm ABB, which is establishing a new headquarters and research and development centre in Montréal.
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Ottawa, Ontario, January 19, 2017-On Thursday, Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan will speak at the launch event of Innovation150 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Innovation150 is a year-long collaboration of leading science outreach organizations in celebration of Canada's innovative past and its exciting future.
