| National Research Council Canada | backgrounders
The Biologics research program helps Canadian firms de-risk biologics development and accelerate time to market by offering innovative R&D expertise and state-art facilities.
| National Research Council Canada | news releases
In an effort to improve health outcomes for Canadians affected by diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's, the National Research Council of Canada is announcing three research programs to help industry get new medicines on the market faster.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | statements
On August 12, 2014 the Government of Canada announced the donation of 800-1000 doses of an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada to the World Health Organization (WHO). The vaccine, VSV-EBOV, has never been tested in humans, but has shown promise in animal research. It is the result of years of hard work and innovation by Canadian scientists to better global public health and security.
| Public Health Agency of Canada | statements
Breast cancer affects more women in Canada than any other type of cancer. In fact, more than 20,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and one in nine women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime.
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
Government of Canada supports the 20th annual Oktoberfest in New Ross
| Canadian Heritage | news releases
The Government of Canada supports the Réseau des cégeps et des collèges francophones du Canada
| Transportation Safety Board of Canada | news releases
TSB releases final marine investigation report.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), will announce Government of Canada support for Vancouver seniors through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases
The Government of Canada is continuing to support Entrepreneurs' Forum, an organization that has been providing free, confidential business planning and advisory services to innovative entrepreneurs throughout Atlantic Canada for more than two decades.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development), highlighted the benefits of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) during a meeting of Special Olympics senior representatives from all regions of Canada, who gathered in Ottawa today. She encouraged Special Olympics Canada to help raise awareness about the plan so that more eligible Canadians benefit from this long-term savings plan.
