| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce a Government of Canada investment to attract more major international conferences and events.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Applications to develop Canada’s sovereign AI supercomputing infrastructure now open
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and Sakari Puisto, Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs, met in Ottawa on April 14, 2026.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in a fireside chat with Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, to discuss Arctic capabilities, defence and security.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will deliver remarks at the International Aerospace Innovation Forum, organized by Aéro Montréal.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Strengthening British Columbia’s life sciences sector by supporting projects that advance emerging Canadian technologies and enhance the innovation ecosystem
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Through the Defence Industrial Strategy, the federal government is advancing a long-term, whole-of-government approach to strengthening the defence industrial base as a pillar of national security, economic resilience and prosperity.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | backgrounders
On April 2, 2026, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, announced over $86 million in funding to bring unlimited high-speed Internet access to 11,650 households in Nunavut.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canada is expanding high-speed Internet access in Nunavut
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce investments through the Strategic Response Fund (SRF) to support two major projects in Vancouver.
