| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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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.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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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.
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.
| 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.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| statements
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates, issued the following joint statement today:
| Public Services and Procurement Canada
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In support of its defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that members of the Canadian Armed Forces receive the training they need to do their work and keep Canadians safe.
| National Research Council Canada
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The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and Innovate BC invest in British Columbia cleantech businesses through B.C. Fast Pilot program