Canada News Centre2026-09-09T17:02:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-launches-national-ai-literacy-initiative.html

New national partnership with Amii will provide free, practical AI learning for students, educators, workers and communities across Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-09-09T17:02:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-belanger-highlights-extension-of-federal-fuel-tax-relief.html

Extension will continue to save Canadians 10 cents per litre on gasoline and 4 cents per litre on diesel

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-09-09T14:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-to-launch-canadas-national-ai-literacy-initiative.html

Government of Canada to launch Canada’s National AI Literacy Initiative

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-09-08T11:44:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/09/canada-advances-international-collaboration-at-the-g20-innovation-ministerial.html

Canada advances international collaboration at the G20 Innovation Ministerial

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T15:44:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-launches-canadas-responsible-data-centre-development-principles.html

New framework commits data centres to protecting electricity ratepayers, limiting water use and delivering lasting benefits for Canadians

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T13:43:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/09/minister-valdez-highlights-substantive-support-for-workers-and-businesses-in-response-to-us-tariffs.html

Small businesses are the backbone of Canada’s economy, but many are facing the pressure of United States (U.S.) tariffs on the workers they employ, the communities they support and the investments they make.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-09-03T11:43:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/09/minister-solomon-to-make-an-announcement-on-responsible-data-centre-development.html

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an announcement on the responsible development of data centres in Canada.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-09-02T17:09:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-valdez-to-highlight-substantive-support-for-workers-and-businesses-in-response-to-us-tariffs.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will highlight new measures to protect and support Canadian workers and businesses.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-31T15:07:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-xanadu-to-build-up-advanced-quantum-manufacturing-in-canada.html

Government of Canada invests in Xanadu to build up advanced quantum manufacturing in Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-28T13:23:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/parliamentary-secretaries-bardeesy-and-chi-to-highlight-major-investments-to-attract-top-researchers-to-canada.html

Parliamentary Secretaries Bardeesy and Chi to highlight major investments to attract top researchers to Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-27T16:09:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-joly-announces-over-99-million-investment-in-canadas-life-sciences-sector.html

Minister Joly announces over $99 million investment in Canada’s life sciences sector

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-27T12:53:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-solomon-and-mp-james-maloney-to-announce-investment-in-xanadu-to-strengthen-canadas-quantum-technology-supply-chain.html

Minister Solomon and MP James Maloney to announce investment in Xanadu to strengthen Canada’s quantum technology supply chain

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-27T11:06:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-joly-to-announce-new-eddie-goldenberg-research-chairs-of-canada-and-investments-to-recruit-top-researchers-and-strengthen-british-columbia.html

Minister Joly to announce new Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada and investments to recruit top researchers and strengthen British Columbia’s life sciences sector

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-26T14:14:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-joly-announces-major-investment-in-the-canadian-agri-food-automation-and-intelligence-network-to-strengthen-canadas-agri-food-sector.html

Minister Joly announces major investment in the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network to strengthen Canada’s agri-food sector

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-26T07:50:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-joly-and-parliamentary-secretary-corey-hogan-to-announce-investment-in-canadian-agri-food-automation-and-intelligence-network.html

Minister Joly and Parliamentary Secretary Corey Hogan to announce investment in Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-25T14:52:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/the-government-of-canada-is-expanding-high-speed-internet-access-in-ontario.html

The Government of Canada is expanding high-speed Internet access in Ontario Investment will bring high-speed Internet access to more than 820 homes across Ontario

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-24T12:07:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/backgrounder-government-of-canada-to-help-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-communities-across-ontario.html

On August 24, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, announced funding to bring high-speed Internet access to communities in Ontario.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-24T12:03:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet.html

Parliamentary Secretary Pauline Rochefort, on behalf of the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural and remote communities in Ontario.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-21T13:00:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-valdez-announces-more-federal-procurement-opportunities-for-canadian-small-businesses.html

Small businesses are the backbone of Canada’s economy, driving innovation, creating good jobs and strengthening communities across the country.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-13T10:20:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-valdez-to-highlight-opportunities-for-small-businesses-through-the-buy-canadian-policy.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will be in Kitchener to highlight new measures to directly support small business involvement in federal procurement.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-11T14:12:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-hanon-systems-to-strengthen-canadas-ev-manufacturing-sector.html

Project will see the construction of the first electric compressor plant in Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-06T09:00:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/08/minister-joly-highlights-results-of-the-sixth-annual-corporations-canada-diversity-disclosure-report.html

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, made the following statement

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-08-05T08:30:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-renames-canada-impact-research-chairs-program-in-honour-of-eddie-goldenberg.html

New name recognizes Mr. Goldenberg’s decades of leadership in advancing Canadian research and innovation

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-31T10:20:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-70-million-to-strengthen-the-ev-battery-supply-chain-in-quebec.html

$761 million project by Volta Energy Solutions to upgrade and expand its operations in Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-30T10:43:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-50-million-federal-investment-in-natural-products-canada-to-strengthen-canadas-agri-food-sector.html

Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, on behalf of Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, joined by Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced a $50 million investment, through the Strategic Response Fund, in Natural Products Canada’s (NPC) $94.8 million project to strengthen Canada’s agri-food sector.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-28T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-highlights-key-themes-from-rural-development-action-plan-consultation.html

Results to inform future action plan

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-27T12:00:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-rural-consultation.html

Government of Canada rural consultation

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-27T12:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-macdonald-to-announce-investment-to-support-canadian-agri-food-businesses.html

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce an investment through the Strategic Response Fund to support a Natural Products Canada project that will help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises in the agri-food sector overcome financial barriers and accelerate business growth.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-27T11:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-belanger-announces-expansion-of-high-speed-internet-access-in-saskatchewan.html

Federal investment of over $141 million will help connect more than 30,000 homes to high speed Internet

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-24T13:01:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/backgrounder-government-of-canada-to-help-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-saskatchewan-communities.html

On July 24, 2026, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, announced over $141 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet access to communities in Saskatchewan.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-24T13:01:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-launches-public-consultation-on-ai-transparency.html

Public feedback will help shape next steps to advance safe, responsible and reliable AI in Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-23T14:00:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet-in-saskatchewan.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Saskatchewan.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-23T13:00:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-belanger-highlights-increases-to-canada-child-benefit-payments-in-20262027.html

Nearly 134,100 families in Saskatchewan benefiting from more generous payments starting this month

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-23T12:15:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-advances-the-canadian-aerospace-industry-at-the-farnborough-international-airshow-in-the-united-kingdom.html

Minister Joly advances the Canadian aerospace industry at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-23T10:13:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-belanger-to-highlight-continued-support-for-families-through-canada-child-benefit.html

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will highlight the Government of Canada’s increase to the Canada Child Benefit, lowering costs for families across Canada.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-22T12:17:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-to-participate-in-discussion-on-canadas-industrial-strategy-and-hold-media-teleconference-during-visit-to-the-united-kingdom.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in a hybrid discussion on Canada’s industrial strategy and middle-power diplomacy while in London. She will hold a media callback afterward.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-21T11:13:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-announces-engagement-with-pratt--whitney-canada-to-strengthen-canadas-aerospace-sector.html

Minister Joly announces engagement with Pratt & Whitney Canada to strengthen Canada’s aerospace sector

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-21T08:35:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/parliamentary-secretary-to-the-minister-of-industry-to-participate-in-panel-discussion-at-pacific-northwest-economic-region-annual-summit.html

Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, will participate in a panel discussion at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Annual Summit.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-20T15:42:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-to-announce-plans-to-strengthen-canadas-aerospace-sector.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce that the Government of Canada is engaging with Pratt & Whitney Canada to strengthen Canada’s aerospace sector.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-20T11:18:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-valdez-highlights-increased-supports-for-canadian-families-through-the-canada-child-benefit.html

The Government of Canada continues to make life more affordable for families by strengthening the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), helping parents cover the costs of raising their children and giving every child the opportunity to thrive.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-20T10:00:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/canadas-delegation-at-the-farnborough-international-airshow-to-advance-canadas-aerospace-industry-boost-competitiveness-and-strengthen-the-economy.html

Canada’s delegation at the Farnborough International Airshow to advance Canada’s aerospace industry, boost competitiveness and strengthen the economy

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-19T09:15:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/ministers-joly-mackinnon-and-mcguinty-and-secretary-of-state-fuhr-to-deliver-remarks-and-hold-media-availability-at-official-opening-of-canada-pavi.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions; the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), will deliver remarks at the official opening of the Canada Pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom. Doug Guzman, Chief Executive Officer of the Defence Investment Agency, will also be in attendance for media inquiries.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-17T17:46:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-valdez-to-highlight-continued-support-for-families-through-canada-child-benefit.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will be in Toronto to highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, supporting families across Canada.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-17T10:19:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/improving-mobile-connectivity-to-keep-people-safe-in-quebec.html

Government of Canada investment expanded mobile service to Indigenous community in Mauricie

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-10T12:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-announces-federal-investments-backing-canadian-mining-innovations-to-strengthen-critical-minerals-supply-chains-and-improve-mine-rest.html

Projects will help advance precision mining and AI-powered ecological restoration technologies

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-09T13:30:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/minister-joly-to-make-critical-a-minerals-announcement-in-sudbury.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will make an announcement related to digital technologies and critical minerals with DIGITAL, one of Canada’s Global Innovation Clusters .

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-08T13:00:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/canada-and-republic-of-korea-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-to-advance-ai-innovation-and-safety.html

Canada and Republic of Korea sign memorandum of understanding to advance AI innovation and safety

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-08T09:42:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-30-million-to-launch-fifth-phase-of-cancode-program-to-offer-new-training-opportunities-for-youth-and-teachers.html

More than 1.1 million students and teachers will gain AI knowledge and learn coding skills

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-07T14:38:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/parliamentary-secretary-menard-highlights-launch-of-new-small-business-procurement-program-measures-to-modernize-federal-contracting-and-boost-acce.html

Small businesses are the backbone of Canada’s economy, driving innovation, creating good jobs and strengthening communities across the country.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-07T12:05:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/07/parliamentary-secretary-menard-to-announce-next-steps-of-buy-canadian-policy.html

Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will be in Montréal to highlight new measures to directly support small business involvement in federal procurement.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada2026-07-03T14:23:15-04:00