Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Government of Canada awards over $3 million for projects to protect and empower Canadian consumers

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Projects funded through the development stream of the program aim to help consumer organizations increase their self-sufficiency and strengthen collaboration within the consumer protection sector.

Key Points: 
  • Projects funded through the development stream of the program aim to help consumer organizations increase their self-sufficiency and strengthen collaboration within the consumer protection sector.
  • These efforts align with the government's goal of promoting and protecting the interests of consumers through a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.
  • – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    The Government of Canada's Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations has an annual budget of $1.69 million.
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Office of Consumer Affairs manages this program on behalf of the government.

Ministers Champagne and Ng meet with North American counterparts, industry and universities on building continental semiconductor supply chain

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Alongside Gina Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce, and Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, the ministers explored ways to strengthen and secure the semiconductor supply chain in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Alongside Gina Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce, and Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, the ministers explored ways to strengthen and secure the semiconductor supply chain in North America.
  • This two-day trilateral conference, organized by the Semiconductor Industry Association and Arizona State University, brought together senior industry executives, universities and government representatives.
  • Together, they discussed adapting policies and increasing investments in semiconductor supply chains across North America, as well as developing the workforce to support this critical sector.
  • "Canada will work with the U.S. and Mexico to spur investments that promote secure and resilient continental semiconductor supply chains, creating good jobs here in North America.

Canada launches high-level economic security dialogue with South Korea

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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The launch of the dialogue reflects the increasing importance of economic prosperity and national security amid geopolitical challenges.

Key Points: 
  • The launch of the dialogue reflects the increasing importance of economic prosperity and national security amid geopolitical challenges.
  • As fellow Pacific nations, Canada and South Korea both have a defining role to play in promoting and ensuring  long-term economic prosperity and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Korea is a strong and trusted partner with which Canada continues to deepen and strengthen its cooperation through this new economic security dialogue, building on shared priorities as we put our Indo-Pacific strategies into action."
  • On December 28, 2022, South Korea also launched its Indo-Pacific Strategy, which aims to expand regional economic security networks for stable and resilient supply chain management, while promoting free trade and a rules-based economic order in the Indo-Pacific.

Azzera Introduces Emissions Management Platform - Azzera Celeste - on Occasion of First Anniversary

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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ZURICH, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Azzera, an innovative provider of sustainability solutions for aviation, today introduced Azzera Celeste, a groundbreaking online platform that allows aircraft operators to take action against emissions by providing access to voluntary and compliance carbon credit trading, sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), fleet management software integration and compliance market segregation services.

Key Points: 
  • Azzera Celeste is a digital platform that merges the Azzera team's unparalleled expertise and the latest digital technologies to create a catalyst for sustainable action.
  • "Azzera Celeste is a one-stop-shop for total carbon emissions management," says Puja Mahajan, CEO and Co-Founder, Azzera.
  • Participants will have access to our subscription-based platform for one year free of charge.
  • Reflecting on the last year, we have seen a tremendous growth in the number of companies wanting to take sustainable action.

Government of Canada announces new framework for improved connectivity and innovative 5G applications

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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That is why the Government of Canada continues to make more spectrum available to support better connectivity and access to the latest wireless technologies.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada continues to make more spectrum available to support better connectivity and access to the latest wireless technologies.
  • This new non-competitive local licensing process will help smaller users access 5G spectrum in very localized areas, including in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
  • With this policy, Canadians will benefit from improved connectivity in rural and remote areas and access to innovative new products and services.
  • This spectrum will also enable wireless broadband service providers to bolster connectivity in various regions across the country, particularly in rural and remote areas and Indigenous communities.

Government of Canada launches consultation to review how to better protect the public interest in cases of public post-secondary educational institutions insolvency

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has launched a consultation seeking feedback from universities, experts, lenders and other stakeholders on how to better protect the public interest functions of public post-secondary educational institutions when they become insolvent.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has launched a consultation seeking feedback from universities, experts, lenders and other stakeholders on how to better protect the public interest functions of public post-secondary educational institutions when they become insolvent.
  • Over the next 30 days, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada will hold a series of roundtable discussions with specific groups.
  • I look forward to hearing from Canadians on how we can better support these organizations when faced with insolvency or restructuring situations."
  • – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    Canada's public post-secondary educational institutions play a crucial role in the nation's cultural, scientific and economic development.

NGen to Host Canada Pavilion at Hannover Messe 2023

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Canada’s Pavilion is being organized in partnership with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada, Global Affairs Canada, and the governments of Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • Canada’s Pavilion is being organized in partnership with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada, Global Affairs Canada, and the governments of Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta.
  • The Canada Pavilion will provide a unique opportunity for Canadian companies to showcase their products and services to a global audience and to establish new business partnerships with international companies.
  • "We are thrilled to be hosting the Canada Pavilion at Hannover Messe and look forward to showcasing Canada's advanced manufacturing capabilities this year as we prepare for 2025 when Canada will be the Partner Country at the show."
  • Follow NGen on LinkedIn for live video updates, interviews and daily recaps from Hannover Messe.

Karrier One Launches User-owned Global Decentralized Wireless Network Leveraging Blockchain Technology with Affordable, Reliable Mobile and Internet Connections

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230405005336/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230405005336/en/
    “This is disruptive technology at its finest and sure to shake up the Canadian and Global telecom market.
  • We will soon offer wireless connections to millions worldwide in under-served areas, including Indigenous Canadians,” says Samer Bishay, Karrier One Co-Founder and CEO.
  • “Blockchain adoption is growing exponentially and provides a viable solution to build a truly decentralized global telecom,” Mr. Bishay says.
  • “Our goal is to decentralize wireless infrastructure and democratize mobile network access by creating a new type of telecommunications layer,” Bishay says.

Expanded Canada-United Arab Emirates air transport agreement to allow more flights between both countries

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced the conclusion of an expanded air transport agreement between Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is Canada's largest air transport market in the Middle East.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced the conclusion of an expanded air transport agreement between Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is Canada's largest air transport market in the Middle East.
  • The expanded agreement allows 21 flights per week for each country.
  • This significant move will better accommodate the growing Canada-UAE air transport market, improve Canada's global connectivity, and support tourism and trade activity between the two countries.
  • "This expansion of the Canada-United Arab Emirates air transport agreement will improve Canada's international connectivity and enhance people-to-people and commercial links.

NGen Launches New $35M Advanced Manufacturing Fund for Cutting Edge Projects

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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HAMILTON, Ontario, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) has launched its latest call for advanced manufacturing project proposals. The Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing will co-invest $35 million of Federal funds along with industry contributions to launch $95M worth of new innovation projects across Canada. NGen will support collaborative, business-led projects that are aimed at de-risking, commercializing, and scaling-up innovative manufacturing capabilities in Canada.  

Key Points: 
  • HAMILTON, Ontario, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) has launched its latest call for advanced manufacturing project proposals .
  • The Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing will co-invest $35 million of Federal funds along with industry contributions to launch $95M worth of new innovation projects across Canada.
  • NGen will support collaborative, business-led projects that are aimed at de-risking, commercializing, and scaling-up innovative manufacturing capabilities in Canada.
  • NGen will prioritize projects that will result in world leading advanced manufacturing capabilities.