| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canada's Minister of Science, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, was in Washington, D.C., this week, where she met with important science officials of the United States and moderated a panel discussion on Arctic research and international collaboration.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, today made the following statement marking the first International Day of Women and Girls in Science:
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Event date: February 12, 2016 - The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will highlight the Government of Canada's support of research and innovation at the University of Ottawa.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
A total of 305 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs have been appointed at 53 postsecondary institutions across the country. The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, made the announcement today while visiting The University of British Columbia.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Investments in research will create knowledge, spur innovation, and support economic growth in Nova Scotia
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The 40 anniversary of TRIUMF's cyclotron-the world's largest-is an extraordinary nation-building milestone. When founded, TRIUMF was supported by three western Canadian universities. Its membership has grown considerably since then and now includes 19 universities from coast to coast. The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, along with Terry Beech, Parliamentary Secretary for Science, visited the TRIUMF research laboratory today to celebrate this landmark in Canadian science and history.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Event date: February 9, 2016-The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, along with the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, will celebrate support of research and innovation at Dalhousie University.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canada has a brand new team of researchers working to develop novel treatments for brain cancers in children and adults. Terry Beech, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Science, was at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto today to announce that the Government of Canada is providing $10 million in funding to the Stand Up To Cancer Canada Cancer Stem Cell Dream Team. The announcement coincides with World Cancer Day, an opportunity to further raise awareness about the disease and unite global populations in this cause.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Actua, a national charity that promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning in youth, found an ally in the Government of Canada today as Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan addressed delegates at their annual conference in Ottawa. Minister Duncan, who since taking office has become a national champion for STEM promotion, told the group of about 70 delegates that she looks forward to working with Actua and similar organizations.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | speeches
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Ottawa! It is a great honour to join you here as we kick off Actua's 2016 National Conference.
