Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Freedom Mobile introduces Canada's most affordable 5G & nationwide unlimited plans!

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Freedom's new monthly plans now­ include nationwide network access at one affordable rate.

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  • Freedom's new monthly plans now­ include nationwide network access at one affordable rate.
  • TORONTO, July 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Freedom Mobile is bringing big changes to Canada's telecom industry!
  • Delivering on its promise to offer Canadians the latest technology with improved service at an affordable price, Freedom Mobile today launched new ultra-competitive wireless plans with true national coverage and access to 5G.
  • To make 5G access even more affordable, Freedom is offering customers the ability to get a Samsung Galaxy A14 5G phone with a 24-month term on a 5G plan for $0 – while supplies last.

Duravit Builds the World's First Climate-Neutral Ceramic Plant in Canada

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Ceramic sanitary ware products such as WCs and washbasins will be manufactured here in the future exclusively using renewable energies.

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  • Ceramic sanitary ware products such as WCs and washbasins will be manufactured here in the future exclusively using renewable energies.
  • The use of this innovative technology will save around 11,000 tons of CO2 per year compared to a conventional ceramic factory.
  • The plant, which will enter into service in 2025, will be the first production site for Duravit AG in North America.
  • Thanks to hydroelectricity and the proximity of inputs, the Matane plant will become the first carbon-neutral sanitary ceramic products plant in the world.

Statement from Minister Champagne regarding mobile service in the Toronto subway system

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today made the following statement:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today made the following statement:
    "Over the last several months, I have, alongside the Toronto City Council, my fellow members of Parliament from Toronto, and many city residents expressed concerns regarding the availability of mobile wireless services within Toronto's subway system.
  • "While all carriers expressed an interest in a coordinated solution, progress in negotiations has been limited.
  • "Despite my request to do so, the carriers have not reached an agreement.
  • "Access to reliable telecommunications services—and to emergency services in particular—is a critical public safety matter, and I will take all necessary actions to protect the interest of Canadians."

Governments of Canada and Alberta invest over $96 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 10,000 homes

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Alberta.

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  • That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Alberta.
  • On March 9, 2022, both governments announced a historic partnership to invest up to $780 million to provide high-speed Internet access to Albertans in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
  • The governments of Canada and Alberta will continue to announce projects selected under this agreement over the coming months.
  • This investment will provide reliable high-speed Internet access to more than 10,000 underserved homes in 46 rural and remote communities in Alberta."

TRIUMF Innovations and the Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization to Receive up to $35 Million in Funding for their Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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The Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem will support the development, production, advancement and distribution of isotopes, and position Canada as an international medical isotope powerhouse

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia, and Hamilton, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2023) - TRIUMF Innovations and the Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC) today announced they will receive up to $35 million in funding for the creation of the new Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem (CMIE).
  • Over the term of the funding, CMIE is expected to launch three high-demand medical isotopes and related drug products into the marketplace.
  • "Our government is proud to partner with CPDC and TRIUMF Innovations as part of our Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy to create the Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem.
  • With TRIUMF Innovations' focus on commercialization, we are pleased with this new level of support for medical isotope commercialization from Minister Champagne and the Canadian government."

Minister Fraser launches Canada's first-ever Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Today at Collision 2023 , the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada's first-ever Tech Talent Strategy.

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  • Today at Collision 2023 , the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada's first-ever Tech Talent Strategy.
  • For more details on each element of the Tech Talent Strategy, see the backgrounder.
  • With Canada's first-ever immigration Tech Talent Strategy, we're targeting newcomers that can help enshrine Canada as a world leader in a variety of emerging technologies.
  • I'm grateful for the collaboration of the tech, start-up and business communities, who have provided valuable insight to develop this strategy.

Government of Canada extends Chief Statistician of Canada's term

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Mr. Arora was first appointed Chief Statistician of Canada in September 2016, with his term renewed in June 2018 for another five years.

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  • Mr. Arora was first appointed Chief Statistician of Canada in September 2016, with his term renewed in June 2018 for another five years.
  • Mr. Arora will continue in this role until the end of March 2024, to enable the Government of Canada to identify and appoint a new Chief Statistician of Canada and support a seamless transition.
  • – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    "I am pleased to continue to serve as the Chief Statistician of Canada until March 2024, marking more than 35 years of public service.
  • The Statistics Act was amended in 2017 to give the Chief Statistician of Canada authority for decisions on statistical matters and to increase government transparency.

AIAC & ISED Release Latest State of Canada's Aerospace Industry Report

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Today, the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC), in partnership with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), released the latest State of Canada's Aerospace Industry Report, based on 2022 year-end data.

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  • Today, the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC), in partnership with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), released the latest State of Canada's Aerospace Industry Report, based on 2022 year-end data.
  • The aerospace industry continues to rank first in R&D investments in Canada, with an R&D intensity 2.3 times higher than the manufacturing average.
  • The Canadian aerospace industry contributed close to $27 billion in GDP and over 212,000 jobs to the Canadian economy in 2022.
  • The Canadian aerospace industry maintained its #1 R&D ranking among all Canadian manufacturing industries in 2022, despite a decline in R&D expenditures.

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Lead Canadian Women-only Business Mission to South Korea and Thailand

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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APF Canada is now accepting delegate applications for this funded mission, part of the Foundation’s 2023-2025 mission series, Northeast X Southeast: Advancing Partnerships Between Canada and Asia.

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  • APF Canada is now accepting delegate applications for this funded mission, part of the Foundation’s 2023-2025 mission series, Northeast X Southeast: Advancing Partnerships Between Canada and Asia.
  • South Korea and Thailand present ideal market opportunities for Canadian businesses, particularly in the sectors of cleantech, health care, and ICT.
  • The Canadian Women-only Business Mission to South Korea and Thailand will feature public conferences with high-level speakers from Canada, South Korea, and Thailand to discuss bilateral and regional trade issues, gender inclusion in the economy with the goal of women’s economic advancement, and SME supports.
  • The Canadian Women-only Business Mission to South Korea and Thailand is generously supported by contributions from the Government of Canada through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada .

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Cynthia (Cindy) Termorshuizen, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, will serve concurrently as Personal Representative of the Prime Minister (Sherpa) for the G7 Summit.
  • Tushara Williams, currently Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Finance Canada, becomes Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office, effective June 19, 2023.
  • Eric Costen, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Health, effective June 26, 2023.
  • Nick Leswick, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, will assume the duties of Deputy Minister on an interim basis, until such a time as a new Deputy Minister of Finance is appointed.