INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CANADA


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Improving mobile connectivity to keep people safe in northern Manitoba

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

THOMPSON, MB, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Everyone needs reliable and affordable mobile connectivity, no matter where they live in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • THOMPSON, MB, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Everyone needs reliable and affordable mobile connectivity, no matter where they live in Canada.
  • Ensuring access to secure and reliable mobile connectivity for Indigenous communities is a top priority for the government, particularly in an increasingly digital world.
  • Today, your federal government is making sure eight Indigenous communities across northern Manitoba have a little more peace of mind."
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested $262 million in connectivity projects in Manitoba.

Governments of Canada and Alberta invest over $112 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 22,500 households in Alberta

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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

Key Points: 
  • 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 broadband 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 22,500 underserved homes in 166 rural and remote communities in Alberta. "

Governments of Canada and British Columbia working together to bring high-speed Internet to more than 7,500 households

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to improve connectivity for underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to improve connectivity for underserved communities.
  • The federal and provincial funding commitments made today are part of an existing agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
  • These investments will provide reliable high-speed Internet access to more than 7,500 underserved homes in communities across British Columbia."
  • This agreement represents a plan to connect all remaining rural households in British Columbia to high-speed Internet through a total combined investment of up to $830 million.

Statement - Canada strengthens guidelines on foreign investments in the interactive digital media sector

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Interactive digital media are one of the largest forms of entertainment, and they also have important applications in learning and education.

Key Points: 
  • Interactive digital media are one of the largest forms of entertainment, and they also have important applications in learning and education.
  • These technologies are at the heart of a thriving domestic industry that has gained international recognition and attracted foreign investment.
  • "While Canada continues to welcome foreign direct investments that support the growth of the sector, the Government of Canada recognizes that hostile state-sponsored or state-influenced actors may try to leverage foreign investments in the interactive digital media sector to spread disinformation and manipulate information.
  • To this end, the government is providing additional direction on the application of the Investment Canada Act for investments involving interactive digital media.

Canada is connecting more than 150 Northwest Territories households to high-speed Internet and bringing mobile connectivity to remote areas

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Friday, March 1, 2024

That is why the Government of Canada is bringing high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to underserved communities across the country.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada is bringing high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to underserved communities across the country.
  • This funding is provided through the Universal Broadband Fund , a program designed to ensure that Canadians in rural, remote and Indigenous communities have access to reliable Internet and mobile connectivity.
  • Today, 94.8% of Canadian households have access to high-speed Internet, compared to just 79% in 2014.
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested $80 million in connectivity projects in the Northwest Territories.

Canada concludes chairing the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity and continues participating as a member of its steering committee in 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada took on an important leadership role as chair of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC).

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada took on an important leadership role as chair of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC).
  • Global excess steelmaking capacity is due to market-distorting policies in countries where government subsidies have enabled the non-market growth of steelmaking capacities.
  • Canada is honoured to participate as a member of the Forum and on its steering committee as we work toward collective solutions to the challenge of excess capacity.
  • The Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) is facilitated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which provides technical, analytical and meeting assistance to support the Global Forum, its steering committee and chairmanship.

Government of Canada reappoints president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Through its suite of programs that support research training, insight and partnerships, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is playing a key role by promoting collaboration with public, private, not-for-profit and community organizations, as well as with Indigenous peoples.

Key Points: 
  • Through its suite of programs that support research training, insight and partnerships, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is playing a key role by promoting collaboration with public, private, not-for-profit and community organizations, as well as with Indigenous peoples.
  • He played an instrumental role in mobilizing social sciences and humanities research expertise to help Canada navigate the pandemic and ensure a strong recovery.
  • "Congratulations to Dr. Hewitt on his reappointment as president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
  • SSHRC is the federal research funding agency that promotes and supports research and training in the humanities and social sciences.

Government of Canada joins international partners in endorsing shared principles for 6G

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

That's why the Government of Canada is working with international partners to ensure Canadians will continue to have access to secure and reliable telecom services and the latest wireless technologies.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Government of Canada is working with international partners to ensure Canadians will continue to have access to secure and reliable telecom services and the latest wireless technologies.
  • These shared principles for the research and development of 6G wireless communication systems will support open, free, global, interoperable, reliable, resilient, and secure connectivity.
  • Our government has endorsed these shared principles for 6G so that Canadians can continue to benefit from the latest wireless technologies.
  • The Joint Principles for 6G will also build on Canada's international cooperation under the Global Coalition on Telecommunications , the Prague Proposals on Telecommunications Supplier Diversity and the UK's Open RAN Principles , which Canada endorsed in 2022.

Government of Canada creates a forum to discuss challenges in the Canadian legal cannabis industry

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Friday, February 23, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada legalized recreational cannabis and strictly regulates the cannabis industry, which has led to many economic opportunities and challenges.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada legalized recreational cannabis and strictly regulates the cannabis industry, which has led to many economic opportunities and challenges.
  • To help this new industry address key issues and opportunities, the Government of Canada has created the Cannabis Industry Forum (the Forum).
  • The Cannabis Industry Forum helps create innovative solutions to barriers that exist in this industry.
  • Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in October 2018, the cannabis industry has helped displace the illicit market by up to 70%.

Government of Canada announces major milestone in the Canadian biomanufacturing sector

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Friday, February 23, 2024

LAVAL, QC, Feb. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - In June 2022, the Government of Canada established a long-term agreement with Moderna for the domestic production of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • LAVAL, QC, Feb. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - In June 2022, the Government of Canada established a long-term agreement with Moderna for the domestic production of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines in Canada.
  • "Today's milestone for this new, cutting-edge Moderna facility represents a major step forward for Canada's biomanufacturing and life sciences sector.
  • Moderna's presence in Canada will strengthen our national biomanufacturing ecosystem, positioning the entire sector to continue to grow and to create even more good jobs."
  • Since March 2020, over $2.2 billion has been invested in the Canadian biomanufacturing and life sciences sector, supporting 38 new and expanded projects to boost our domestic biomanufacturing, vaccine and therapeutics ecosystem.