Affordable Housing and Groceries Act receives Royal Assent to build more rental homes and help stabilize grocery prices
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
Today, Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, received Royal Assent.
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Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Senate Committee of the Whole regarding Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act
| Department of Finance Canada | speeches
At a time when there is so much division in so many countries in the world, I am pleased to report to Senators that Bill C-56 passed unanimously in the House on Monday, and I really hope that it will have the same support here.
Ministers Champagne and MacAulay engage provincial and territorial counterparts to stabilize food prices for Canadian consumers
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | readouts
Ministers Champagne and MacAulay engage provincial and territorial counterparts to stabilize food prices for Canadian consumers
Agreement reached on retaining Medicago’s strategic research and development assets in Canada and recovering payment from Medicago
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Following the cessation of Medicago’s operations by its parent company Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (“MCG”) in February 2023, the Government of Canada’s objectives were threefold: maintain Medicago’s intellectual property and critical research assets in Canada; ensure a Canadian company retains the technology platform, talent and expertise; and identify third-party investors that could help maintain and expand Medicago’s platform capabilities in-country. This is to enhance domestic pandemic preparedness capabilities and ensure that a promising technology platform remains in Canada.
Minister Champagne highlights Canada’s key achievements on climate technology at COP28
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canada strengthens its commitment to work with the international community to accelerate investments and policies to reach climate targets
More organizations sign on to Canada’s voluntary AI code of conduct, including CGI and IBM
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology are benefiting society in many ways, including in improving supply chain management, enhancing health care and precision medicine, and helping tackle environmental sustainability challenges. These advances, however, have also reaffirmed the urgency of ensuring that AI systems, particularly advanced generative AI systems, are developed and used safely. That is why the Government of Canada recently launched the Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems.
Canada launches the Cement & Concrete Breakthrough initiative at COP28
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and His Excellency Omar Ahmed Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced the launch of the Cement & Concrete Breakthrough initiative at COP28 in Dubai. This initiative reaffirms Canada’s commitment to working with countries, businesses and international partner organizations to accelerate investments in the technologies, tools and policies that the cement and concrete industry needs to realize net-zero solutions by 2050.
Government of Canada supports science and research organizations that are transforming research and knowledge into action
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Investment will also support the next generation of researchers and promote science literacy
Statement by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne following consultations on a modern regulatory framework for space
| Canadian Space Agency | statements
Today, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) published the What We Heard Report: Consulting Canadians on a modern regulatory framework for space. It summarizes the main themes that emerged from the CSA's public consultation that was conducted from January 31 to April 4, 2023.
Minister Champagne to announce next step toward net-zero concrete
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will take part in the “Buildings and construction for sustainable cities” event at COP28 in Dubai, where he will announce a new initiative that will help Canada move toward net-zero concrete by 2050.
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