| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier, will be making this announcement on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs make important contributions to the Canadian economy, yet they continue to face systemic barriers in starting and growing their businesses, with 1 in 4 entrepreneurs having faced discrimination or having lost businesses because of their 2SLGBTQI+ ownership.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
On June 15, 2023, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, and Goldie Ghamari, Member of Provincial Parliament for Carleton, announced over $71 million in combined federal and provincial funding to bring high-speed Internet access to over 22,000 homes in underserved communities across eastern Ontario.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Investment further positions Canadian post-secondary institutions as world leaders
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, and Goldie Ghamari, Member of Provincial Parliament for Carleton, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural eastern Ontario. A media availability will follow.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the reappointment of Anil Arora as Chief Statistician of Canada until March 31, 2024.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, will visit the University of Ottawa to highlight a large-scale research initiative as part of the 2022 Canada First Research Excellence Fund.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Decarbonizing the production of critical minerals and metals is essential to achieve Canada’s climate goals. To build a greener future, the Government of Canada is working with industry and supporting innovative sustainable production practices, as well as establishing a strong cleantech ecosystem in the country. And by strengthening our metals and minerals supply chains, Canada is continuing to secure good jobs, grow a resilient economy and ensure the long-term competitiveness of key industries across the country.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs at the Global 2SLGBTQI+ Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum.
