Business & Industry

1. Statement from Minister Champagne concerning competition in the telecommunication sector

   Since the proposed merger between Rogers and Shaw was announced, I have been very clear: affordability and competition are central to any decision I make in my role as Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

2. Minister Hutchings to highlight federal budget investments in Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador

   The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will host an event in Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador, to highlight federal budget investments in a strong middle class, an affordable economy and a healthy future.

3. Minister Champagne to hold media availability on competitiveness in the telecommunications sector

   The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will hold a media availability on competitiveness in the telecommunications sector.

4. Minister Ng welcomes the United Kingdom to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership 

   I would like to welcome the conclusion of negotiations on the United Kingdom joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

5. Government of Canada invests to make life more affordable and build Canada’s 21st century clean economy

   Canada has shown a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year.

6. Minister Hutchings to highlight federal budget investments in Sydney, Nova Scotia

   The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will host an event in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to highlight federal budget investments in a strong middle class, an affordable economy and a healthy future. A media availability will follow the event.

7. Government of Canada supports more efficient grain drying technologies across Canada

   Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced federal support for 45 new projects related to adopting more efficient grain drying technology by farmers across Canada.

8. Minister Ng to highlight federal budget investments in Atlantic Canada

   The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will visit small businesses and stakeholders in Atlantic Canada to highlight federal budget investments.

9. Minister Tassi to highlight federal Budget investments in Brampton

   The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will visit local Brampton businesses to highlight federal budget investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future.

10. Canada gains full access to Japanese beef market

    For the first time in two decades, Japan is reopening its doors to Canadian processed beef.

11. Statement from Minister Hutchings on the Auditor General of Canada's report on rural and remote connectivity

    Statement from Minister Hutchings on the Auditor General of Canada's report on rural and remote connectivity

12. Government of Canada invests in Ranovus to further advance Canada’s semiconductor industry

    This project will support the expansion of one of Canada’s most promising homegrown companies

13. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to Puzzle Medical Devices’ development

    Puzzle Medical Devices, a business co‑founded and led by a woman, receives $300,000 in financial assistance from CED to increase its productivity.

14. Government of Canada to make investment in Canada’s semiconductor industry

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make an announcement about advancing Canada’s production and manufacturing of semiconductor products and services.

15. Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Isologic to protect competition in healthcare

    Competition Bureau reaches agreement with Isologic to protect competition in healthcare

16. CRTC to improve access to Internet and mobile services across Canada

    Today, the CRTC is launching a consultation on the Internet services market to increase competition, create more choice and lower prices.

17. Government of Canada reports on progress in connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet, highlights online tool

    Government of Canada reports on progress in connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet, highlights online tool

18. Government of Canada tables new legislation to create a beneficial ownership registry

    New bill proposes to amend law to further increase corporate transparency and accountability

19. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada releases “What We Heard” report on fertilizer emissions reduction target and outlines collaborative approach with the sector

    Canadian farmers are on the front lines of climate change and are already taking action to improve resilience and enhance profitability while reducing emissions. The Government of Canada set a target to reduce fertilizer-related emissions, which led to consultations with the sector to gather feedback on how best to support farmers and producers through voluntary measures moving forward.

20. Minister Ng highlights support for women entrepreneurs during trip to Toronto

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, travelled to Toronto on March 20 to visit local businesses, meet with the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), participate in Elevate’s Women In Tech event and announce the release of the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2023: Research Preview, an annual report put out by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub.

21. Government of Canada to hold technical briefing on increasing the transparency and accessibility of corporate information

    Officials from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will hold a technical briefing on a new legislation leading to the implementation of a corporate beneficial ownership registry. The briefing will take place via teleconference.

22. Minister Bibeau to announce funding for youth agriculture awareness

    The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will announce funding to Agriculture in the Classroom Canada to raise awareness of agriculture among youth.

23. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada supports growth of three Chaudière‑Appalaches businesses

    P.H. Tech, Métal Duquet and Les Pierres Stéatites, three women‑led businesses, receive over $900,000 in financial assistance from CED.

24. Advisory panel report on federal research support system published

    Report details findings and recommendations on strengthening support system for science and research

25. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan partner to invest $485 million in Saskatchewan under the new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

    Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, federal Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable David Marit, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, announced $485 million for strategic agricultural initiatives in Saskatchewan under the new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

26. First meeting of ministerial advisory committee on green shift

    The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, gathered together for the first time, on March 13, 2023, the ministerial advisory committee on the environmental transition. This is a key step in CED’s action plan to promote the environmental shift and long-term competitiveness of Quebec’s businesses and regions.

27. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada supports Créations Verbois’s growth

    Créations Verbois, a business owned by five stakeholders including two women, receives over $500,000 in financial assistance from CED.

28. Government of Canada invests up to $37 million to bring high-speed Internet and mobile connectivity to economic regions across Saskatchewan 

    All Canadians need reliable, affordable high-speed Internet and cellular service, no matter where they live.

29. Government of Canada invests up to $37 million to bring high-speed Internet and mobile connectivity to more than 5,000 homes in Saskatchewan

    On March 17, 2023, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced up to $37 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to over 5,000 homes in areas across Saskatchewan.

30. Government of Canada to make multi-million dollar funding announcement to help Vancouver-based businesses expand operations and reach global markets

    The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will provide details on funding that will help several innovative businesses accelerate their growth and compete globally.

31. Improved operations at Crosby Molasses will help Saint John company grow

    Federal and provincial investments supporting new equipment and expertise to increase production capacity

32. Minister Ng to highlight Women Entrepreneurship Strategy success in Toronto

    The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will travel to Toronto to attend Elevate’s Women in Tech event and make an announcement about the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub’s annual report.

33. Government of Canada to make important announcement about improving connectivity in Saskatchewan

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will make an announcement about improving connectivity in rural Saskatchewan.

34. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to growth of two Sherbrooke businesses

    INTER FONCTION and Industries G.E. Gilbert, two businesses led by women, receive nearly $750,000 in financial assistance from CED.

35. Governments of Canada and Ontario invest nearly $2.4 million to bring high-speed Internet access to up to 299 households in Campbellville

    Residents to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet

36. The Government of Canada continues to invest in domestic vaccine production 

    Investment in Jubilant HollisterStier will strengthen Canada’s biomanufacturing capacity for vaccine and therapeutics production to protect Canadians against future health threats

37. Governments to announce support for Crosby Molasses 

    Governments to announce support for Crosby Molasses

38. Minister Ng concludes successful Women’s Canada Trade Mission to United Kingdom

    Women’s participation in international trade is critical to supporting an inclusive and resilient Canadian economy.

39. Farmers, ranchers, processors supported by new Canada-B.C. partnership

    B.C. farmers and food processors will receive increased food security support over the next 5 years through a new agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

40. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to growth of two Mauricie businesses

    Viandes Lafrance and Produits Chimiques Citadel, two businesses led by women, receive over $500,000 in financial assistance from CED.

41. Government of Canada supports the development and adoption of clean technologies in British Columbia

    Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, while visiting Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, announced federal support for four new projects related to developing and adopting clean technology by agri-businesses in British Columbia.

42. Competition Bureau provides recommendations to improve competition law in Canada

    Competition Bureau provides recommendations to improve competition law in Canada

43. Governments of Canada and Ontario to make important announcement about high-speed Internet

    Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport and Member of Parliament for Milton, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with Parm Gill, Member of Provincial Parliament for Milton, on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Ontario.

44. Government of Canada to make an announcement about investing in domestic biomanufacturing

    The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, together with Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, will be making an announcement on investments to help expand Canada’s domestic production and supply of vaccines and treatments, ensuring that we are well positioned to protect the health and safety of Canadians for years to come.

45. Government of Canada provides small business support in Toronto to help boost tourism sector

    FedDev Ontario supports Canadian Opera House Corporation as part of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund to help small tourism business and organizations recover and thrive

46. Minister Vandal announces investment of over $400,000 to support the Hunters and Trappers Organizations of Nunavut

    Indigenous Peoples are stewards of their lands and waters and sustainable hunting and harvesting is a key part of life in Nunavut communities.

47. Backgrounder: Over $11 million in Government of Canada support for women in aerospace and supply chain in the sector

    Backgrounder: Over $11 million in Government of Canada support for women in aerospace and supply chain in the sector

48. Government of Canada supports sustainable economic growth of Ontario’s aerospace sector

    Government of Canada investment of over $11 million helps four aerospace businesses and organizations to green operations, increase manufacturing capacity and support over 180 jobs

49. Minister Ng meets with United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade

    Today, while leading a delegation of women entrepreneurs to the United Kingdom, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met in London with Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade.

50. British Columbia's agricultural sector allowed late participation in income-protection program

    British Columbia (B.C.) farmers and producers can still participate in AgriStability for the 2022 farming year and have until June 30, 2023, to pay their fees and secure coverage under the program.