| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Canada’s science and research sector pushes the boundaries of innovation thanks to cutting-edge facilities, laboratories and equipment. Working alongside universities, research institutions and businesses, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) provides essential funding for modern, high-quality research facilities and infrastructure. By equipping Canadian researchers with the tools they need, the CFI fosters solutions to today’s global challenges, drives innovation and advances knowledge that enhances the well-being of Canadians.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will join Amber Mac, President of AmberMac Media, for a conversation at Elevate Festival. Minister Champagne will discuss how the government plans to advance its leadership, focusing on AI’s potential to transform industries, fuel economic growth and strengthen Canada’s position in the global tech landscape. Elevate brings together world-class innovators, industry leaders and the tech ecosystem to shine a global spotlight on Canada’s tech and innovation ecosystem.
Canadian workers, the auto sector, the steel and aluminum industries, and related critical manufacturing supply chains are threatened by unfair competition from Chinese producers, who benefit from China’s intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity and oversupply, as well as its lack of rigorous labour and environmental standards. That is why the federal government is taking further action to protect Canada’s workers and investments from China’s unfair trade policies.
Far too many people’s lives are impacted by hate and its devastating consequences. Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate is informed by individuals and communities with lived experience of hate.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will meet with Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age and Commissioner for Competition, in Montréal to discuss matters of mutual interest and address bilateral and global issues.
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New agency will provide sustained focus on growing innovation and industrial capacity in the life sciences and biomanufacturing sector to support Canada’s health emergency readiness
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada will make an announcement regarding new investments in space technologies at Spacebound 2024.
