| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
In Budget 2016, the Government of Canada put forward a vision to build Canada as a global centre for innovation-one that focuses on strengthening the middle class by creating jobs, driving growth across all industries and improving the lives of all Canadians.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | speeches
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
December 14, 2016 – Toronto, Ontario – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Canadian businesses will benefit from better performance and stronger balance sheets as a result of having senior leaders from a wide range of backgrounds.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Ottawa, December 15, 2016-The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will make an important announcement regarding new asbestos measures.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Wakefield, Quebec, December 15, 2016-The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, accompanied by Will Amos, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, will be in Wakefield to make an important announcement about enhancing broadband access across the country. They will also highlight a local project funded under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | speeches
Thank you, Jennifer [Reynolds, President and CEO, Women in Capital Markets], for that kind introduction.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
December 9, 2016 – Mount Currie, British Columbia – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - 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 $7.21-million investment in the Tśzil Learning Centre in Líl̓wat Nation will do just that by fostering the training needed for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Ottawa, December 14 2016-The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will deliver a keynote address and take questions from the audience at an event co-hosted by Stikeman Elliott LLP and Women in Capital Markets. The Minister will speak about the proposed amendments to Canada's business framework laws, known as Bill C-25. He will highlight measures that support a greater number of women on corporate boards and in the senior management ranks of publicly traded companies. Media availability will follow.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | speeches
Thank you, Jerel, for your kind introduction. Good morning, everyone.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada values the role that scientists play in contributing to the discoveries and innovations that lead to a strong economy, sustainable environment and vibrant middle class.
