| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canada continues to position itself as a global supplier of semiconductors, crucial for security, economy and technological progress. Semiconductors are critical to Canadians’ daily lives and for current and future innovations in nearly every industry: automotive, telecommunications, low-carbon technology, and more.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will be in Calgary to deliver remarks at the World Diversity in Leadership Conference and participate in various activities in the region, including the Calgary Stampede.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in an announcement about support for the manufacturing and commercialization of semiconductors. By focusing on support for this industry, we’re ensuring Canada benefits from the continued growth of the global semiconductor market.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be taking part in an armchair discussion organized by the Conseil des entreprises en technologies environnementales du Québec (CETEQ) and speaking about innovation, artificial intelligence, cleantech and other key issues.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, along with Iliana Ivanova, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, will sign an agreement on science, research and innovation to enhance Canada’s collaboration with the European Union.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canadians rightfully expect that their purchases, from phones to washers and dryers, work well and last for years, and that’s why the Government of Canada is committed to improving Canadians’ ability to repair home appliances and consumer electronics. Every generation should be able to repair their broken appliances or devices—and at a fair price—rather than being forced to purchase a new product when one component fails.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Decarbonizing the production of critical minerals and metals is essential to achieving Canada's climate goals. Canada is the fourth-largest producer of primary aluminum in the world.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region, Andrée Laforest, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, and Sébastien Ross, Managing Director of Atlantic Operations at Rio Tinto Aluminium, will participate in a press conference on Rio Tinto’s aluminium production.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Feedback will inform the development and implementation of measures related to Budget 2024’s $2 billion investment to boost Canada’s sovereign AI data processing capacity
