Launch of Innovation Agenda
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | speeches
In 2013, about 78,000 small businesses were created in our country.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | speeches
In 2013, about 78,000 small businesses were created in our country.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | speeches
Good afternoon, everyone. I'd like to begin by commending my colleague Minister Bains on today's launch.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
In an era of fast and profound change, Canadians need to be adaptable and resilient so that they can spot the opportunities to create jobs, drive growth across all industries and improve lives. The country is at its most prosperous when everyone has a fair chance at success.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada understands the role of science in maintaining a thriving, clean economy and in providing the evidence for sound policy decisions. To deliver on this role however, federal programs that support Canada's research efforts must be aligned in such a way as to ensure they are strategic, effective and focused on meeting the needs of scientists first.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Event date: June 14, 2016 - The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will make an announcement tomorrow at the National Press Theatre about Canada's Innovation Agenda. He will be joined by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, and the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Event date: June 14, 2016 - The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will be the first speaker at Canada's Next Big Challenge: Being Innovative, an open public forum about making Canada a leader in innovation. This event kicks off the Canada 2020 Innovation Project.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers of innovation and economic development met today, for the first time in 12 years, to discuss how to grow the economy and create good-paying middle-class jobs in communities across Canada.
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Event date: June 11, 2016 - The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will address the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce tomorrow at its annual gala. The Minister will highlight the importance of the relationship between Canada and India and will discuss the challenges of promoting growth and innovation in a rapidly transforming global economy.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Event date: June 10, 2016 - The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will deliver the keynote address at the Hospital for Sick Children's Centre for Brain & Mental Health inaugural conference dedicated to increasing awareness of pediatric brain and mental health issues.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, today marked the conclusion of a successful trip to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Minister Bains led the Canadian delegation at the 2016 BIO International Convention, the world's largest gathering of scientific leaders and biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms.