| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canadians rely on wireless services for work, school, finances and health care, making access to high-quality and affordable services essential.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how much we rely on the Internet. Canadians across the country need access to reliable, high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism, Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, together with the Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Strathcona-Sherwood Park, will announce a partnership to improve high-speed Internet access in rural, remote and Indigenous communities throughout Alberta. A media availability will follow.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs make important contributions to the Canadian economy, yet they continue to face systemic racism and obstacles to starting and growing their businesses.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of $28.5 million to support the implementation of a toolkit to help organizations participating in the 50 – 30 Challenge meet their diversity and inclusion objectives.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will make an announcement about the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. She will be joined by the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister of Women, Gender Equality and Youth; Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre; and Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, to the President of the Treasury Board and Chair of the Parliamentary Black Caucus.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable François-Phillipe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will join in a virtual fireside chat with Challenge participants to mark the one-year anniversary of the 50 – 30 Challenge. The Minister will make a significant announcement and discuss progress of the Challenge to date, including his collaboration with partners to help develop tools and resources to support participating organizations.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, issued the following statement today:
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of communicating in accessible formats to engage with all Canadians and provide them with critical information to help maintain their health, safety and prosperity.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
As we continue to address the health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19, we are also working toward a sustainable and greener economic recovery that will create new jobs and opportunities for workers.
