| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, met with her Swedish counterparts for the first time to discuss science matters of importance to both countries.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, made the following statement:
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Event date: December 11, 2015-The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, and Dr. Art McDonald, Nobel Laureate in Physics, will hold a callback with Canadian and international media to discuss their visit to Sweden.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Internet is a tool that spurs economic growth, broadens business opportunities and connects Canadian communities, friends and family from coast to coast to coast. goZoom.ca is receiving up to $172,000 from the Government of Canada to increase broadband Internet access in communities in eastern Ontario and help keep Canada at the leading edge of the digital economy.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
On the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, made the following statement:
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
On the occasion of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada's Tourism Hall of Fame luncheon, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, made the following statement:
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Event date: December 2, 2015 - The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, will deliver remarks at the Tourism Hall of Fame luncheon, an event hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada. The Minister will hold a media availability after her remarks.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | speeches
Good afternoon. My name is Dr. Kirsty Duncan, and I'm honoured to stand before you today as Canada's new Minister of Science. Special greetings to Nobel winner Dr. Arthur McDonald, with whom I was fortunate to meet one-on-one yesterday.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Approximately 500 researchers, academics, business leaders and policy-makers attending the 7th Canadian Science Policy Conference heard the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, outline her mandate and vision. In her remarks, the Minister underscored that the government values scientists and will base decisions on sound scientific knowledge. She also confirmed the government's intention to create a new Office of the Chief Scientist, which will be a key part in ensuring that federal science is freely communicated to the public. It was the Minister's first major speech to the science community since being named Minister of Science by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on November 4.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
Event date: November 26, 2015-The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will deliver a keynote address to the Canadian Science Policy Conference.
