| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
New Spectrum Outlook outlines plan to make spectrum available for more affordable wireless services, faster rollout of 5G and improved rural connectivity
| Public Services and Procurement Canada
| news releases
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada is revitalizing the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) surface fleet of ships to ensure that members have the equipment needed to do their jobs and protect Canadians.
Competition Bureau approves buyers of Domtar mills to resolve competition concerns in Canada’s pulp and paper industry
August 2, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau
Federal Court of Appeal upholds Competition Bureau’s successful challenge of Secure and Tervita merger
August 2, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau
The Competition Bureau has reached an agreement with Shell Canada Limited and its affiliates, including Canadian Mobility Services Limited, to resolve competition concerns related to its proposed acquisition of 56 retail gas stations from Sobeys Capital Incorporated in western Canada.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will attend the Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum in Toronto, where he will participate in an armchair discussion with the Honourable Kristy McBain, Australia’s Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
| news releases
The Government of Canada is well aware that critical minerals are the building blocks for the transition to a low-carbon economy. With the accelerating growth of clean technologies, such as battery and electric vehicle manufacturing, and with our abundant critical minerals, clean energy supply and innovative firms, Canada is well placed to take advantage of this generational opportunity. Our strong and sustainable mining sector and skilled workforce mean that Canada has what it takes to be the global supplier of choice for critical minerals and the technologies they enable.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
| news releases
The governments of Canada and Quebec are granting a total of $30 million to Duravit Canada to establish a fully automated plant in Matane to produce high‑end bathroom ceramics. This project by German group Duravit AG, which is aiming for net‑zero emissions by 2045, is valued at over $90 million and is expected to create 240 permanent jobs.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
| media advisories
The Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), the Honourable François‑Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Christopher Skeete, Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region, invite media representatives to a press conference by Duravit, a German business specializing in the design and manufacture of high‑end ceramic accessories.