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Canadians who are visually impaired or print disabled will have better access to books and other copyrighted materials. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, today announced that the Act to Amend the Copyright Act (access to copyrighted works or other subject-matter for persons with perceptual disabilities) has received royal assent.
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The Government of Canada recognizes the role of science in a thriving, clean economy and in providing the evidence necessary to make sound policy decisions-decisions that can shape the future of our environment, climate, health and society. That's why the government continues to make significant investments in fundamental science.
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Canadians from all walks of life are invited to share their ideas for building Canada as a global centre for innovation-one that strengthens the middle class by creating well-paying jobs, driving growth across all industries and improving lives.
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Event date: June 23, 2016 - The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will announce Nova Scotia's portion of major funding for discovery research in the natural sciences and engineering. The funding includes grants to professors as well as scholarships to graduate students and post-doctoral fellows across Canada.
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Event date: June 21, 2016 - Parliamentary Secretary for Science Terry Beech, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will speak at a breakfast event hosted by the Canadian Science Policy Centre. Mr. Beech will introduce special guest Dr. Vaughan Turekian, Science and Technology Adviser to the U.S. Secretary of State.
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Event date: June 21, 2016 - The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, will deliver remarks at a VIP reception hosted by the Indo-Canada Ottawa Business Chamber.
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The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, last week met with business leaders who have interests in India to discuss how to forge global partnerships, grow the economy and create well-paying middle-class jobs in communities across Canada.
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Canada is at its most prosperous when all Canadians have a fair chance at success. That is why Canada must focus on innovation to deliver real change for the middle class and those working hard to join it.
