Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

CFSC-OPEC is pleased to welcome Michel Langelier as its new Executive Director

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Montreal, Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computers for Success Canada (CFSC-OPEC) welcomes the support and expertise of its new Executive Director, Michel Langelier.

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  • Montreal, Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computers for Success Canada (CFSC-OPEC) welcomes the support and expertise of its new Executive Director, Michel Langelier.
  • Trained as a coach, Michel has accompanied more than a hundred companies, associations, and groups in the implementation of strategies and business plans throughout his career.
  • Computers for Success Canada (CFSC-OPEC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2005 in support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada digital inclusion and economic participation programs.
  • CFSC-OPEC’s services stand in four pillars - marketing and communications, partnership development, project management, and strategic planning.

Minister of Transport announces the release of Canada's Action Plan for Clean On-Road Transportation

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced the release of Canada's Action Plan for Clean On-Road Transportation, which is the Government of Canada's comprehensive strategy to help Canadians and Canadian businesses make the switch to zero-emission vehicles and reduce pollution from on-road transportation.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced the release of Canada's Action Plan for Clean On-Road Transportation, which is the Government of Canada's comprehensive strategy to help Canadians and Canadian businesses make the switch to zero-emission vehicles and reduce pollution from on-road transportation.
  • Continued commitment and actions towards clean on-road transportation will be demonstrated through progress reports as required under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act.
  • Canada's Action Plan for Clean On-Road Transportation isour comprehensive strategy to shift towards zero-emission vehicles.
  • This action plan has been a collaborative effort between Environment Climate Change Canada; Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Infrastructure Canada; National Resources Canada; and Transport Canada.

Celebrating one-year anniversary of signing of Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with New Brunswick

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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That's why the Government of Canada signed agreements with every province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada signed agreements with every province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system.
  • Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, and New Brunswick's Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Bill Hogan, marked the one-year anniversary of the signing of the CanadaNew Brunswick Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
  • New Brunswick has reduced child care fees for licensed early learning and child care spaces for children under 6 by 50% on average as of June 1, 2022, introduced a new child care space creation policy, and is working toward creating 3,400 new licensed child care spaces by the end of March 2026.
  • Combined with other investments, including investments in Indigenous early learning and child care, up to $30 billion over five years will be provided in support of early learning and child care.

Government of Canada to start formal negotiations under Horizon Europe

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Today, the Honourable FranoisPhilippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, alongside Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age, announced that Canada will be entering into formal negotiations for closer collaboration under Horizon Europe, the world's largest science, research and innovation collaboration program.

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  • Today, the Honourable FranoisPhilippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, alongside Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age, announced that Canada will be entering into formal negotiations for closer collaboration under Horizon Europe, the world's largest science, research and innovation collaboration program.
  • Horizon Europe is the European Commission's latest research and innovation framework program, running from 2021 to 2027 with a focus on evidence-based solutions to global challenges.
  • Association with Horizon Europe would mean new opportunities for international collaborations for a broad range of Canadian academics and research and innovation players.
  • Canadian researchers can currently participate in Horizon Europe programming through the New Frontiers in Research Fund's Horizon Global Platform.

Government of Canada launches the 2023-25 call for proposals for research to protect and empower Canadian consumers

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced efforts to support consumers.

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  • Today, the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced efforts to support consumers.
  • Eligible organizations can now submit applications to the 2023-2025 call for proposals for the Contributions Program for Non-profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations .
  • The program helps these organizations produce sound, independent research that can strengthen the consumer's role in the marketplace as part of their mandates to represent the interests of Canadian consumers.
  • This research will equip consumers with the information they need to be more confident in the marketplace and ensure the government can do even more to support consumers."

Governments of Canada and Alberta invest over $2.6 million to connect more than 300 Indigenous households to high-speed Internet in the Tsuut'ina Nation

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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In March 2022, both governments announced a historic broadband partnership to invest up to $780million to provide all Albertans in rural, remote and Indigenous communities with access to high-speed Internet.

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  • In March 2022, both governments announced a historic broadband partnership to invest up to $780million to provide all Albertans in rural, remote and Indigenous communities with access to high-speed Internet.
  • The governments of Canada and Alberta will continue to announce projects selected under this agreement over the coming months.
  • The governments of Canada and Alberta both recognize the important role that access to high-speed Internet will play in the economic recovery from the pandemic.
  • "Today's joint federal-provincial announcement to connect over 300 homes in Tsuut'ina Nation to highspeed Internet is excellent news.

NOVONIX Launches New Pilot Production Facility for Cathode Materials

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX, OTCQX: NVNXF) (NOVONIX or the Company), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced the opening of its new pilot production facility aimed to position NOVONIX as an industry leader in cathode technology.

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  • HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX, OTCQX: NVNXF) (NOVONIX or the Company), a leading battery materials and technology company, today announced the opening of its new pilot production facility aimed to position NOVONIX as an industry leader in cathode technology.
  • This pilot scale facility will allow the Company to demonstrate the feasibility of large-scale production, with the production target of up to 10 tonnes per annum.
  • Launching our cathode pilot facility is another significant step in NOVONIXs efforts to pioneer a North American battery supply chain and revolutionize the sector with high quality materials and more efficient production methods, said Chris Burns, Founder and CEO of NOVONIX.
  • NOVONIX is committed to enhancing the production of cathode material through its proprietary process while providing scalable solutions that address skyrocketing battery materials demand.

Government of Canada and Cement Association of Canada launch Roadmap to Net-Zero Carbon Concrete by 2050

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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"Decarbonizing concrete is a necessity, and Canada's cement and concrete industry has demonstrated that it is up to the task.

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  • "Decarbonizing concrete is a necessity, and Canada's cement and concrete industry has demonstrated that it is up to the task.
  • The Roadmap to Net-Zero Carbon Concrete was spearheaded by a joint government-industry working group, co-led by the Cement Association of Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
  • The working group included key players from the federal government, the Canadian cement and concrete industry, and relevant environmental experts.
  • It will also bring global visibility to the measures and actions developed with the Cement Association of Canada and presented in the Roadmap to Net-Zero Carbon Concrete by 2050.

Canadian Digital Adoption Program Advisor Service Update By Awareness Strategies

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Sunday, November 6, 2022
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A renowned Calgary, AB-based digital marketing consultancy, Awareness Strategies (403-861-4095), announces its involvement with the new digital adoption program for Canadian small businesses.

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  • Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2022) - Awareness Strategies announced its position as an advisor for the Canadian Digital Adoption Program, which provides clients with an actionable plan to increase internal efficiency allied with a forward-thinking and scalable growth model.
  • Harnessing state-of-the-art technology, Awareness Strategies can help clients to implement automated marketing systems that ease the burden of commercial outreach while increasing leads and conversions.
  • Awareness Strategies' Digital Adoption Program is targeted at small businesses with a revenue of between $1 million and $20 million.
  • This grant covers up to 90% of the cost of retaining a digital advisor up to a maximum of $15,000.

Cannabis Industry Leaders Call for Immediate Government Intervention to Prevent Systemic Failure of Small Businesses and Craft Farms

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 28, 2022) - Today StandforCraft.com, in association with the Cannabis Council of Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, published their latest in a series of working papers demonstrating the need for immediate intervention in excise tax policy for Canadian cannabis.

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  • StandForCraft.com , Cannabis Council of Canada, and Canadian Chamber of Commerce unite to endorse a short form working paper demonstrating the immediate need for intervention to save failing small businesses in Canadian cannabis .
  • The paper demonstrates a systemic lack of breakeven income levels for firms large and small across the sector.
  • "The time for intervention has come and gone, and without immediate action the participation of small businesses in the future of legal Canadian cannabis is materially at risk," Sutton added.
  • The Cannabis Council of Canada ('C3') is the national and international representative of Canada's licensed producers and processors of cannabis.