News Releases

Industry Canada regularly issues news releases and information bulletins. Whether it's a new policy, a program announcement, an appointment, or a joint program with other agencies in the Industry Portfolio, other partners or across the federal government, you'll find out about it here.

2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010

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• July 19, 2013—Governments of Canada, Manitoba and the Local Government District of Pinawa Deliver New BizPaL Services
• July 8, 2013—Harper Government Consulting Quebecers on Jobs and Economic Growth
• June 28, 2013—Harper Government Releases Spectrum Licence Transfer Framework
• June 26, 2013—Harper Government Supports Market-Leading Canadian SME
• June 20, 2013—Dr. Jean-Marie Dufour Appointed Member to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
• June 20, 2013—Dr. Nancy Gallini Appointed Member to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
• June 20, 2013—Dr. Glenn Feltham Appointed Member of Standards Council of Canada
• June 20, 2013—Michael Hannan Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Tourism Commission
• June 20, 2013—Dr. Chad Gaffield Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation
• June 20, 2013—Dr. Kevin Smith Reappointed Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation
• June 20, 2013—Dr. Robert McCulloch Appointed Member of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
• June 13, 2013—Minister of State Bernier Speaks to Orléans Entrepreneurs
• June 13, 2013—Harper Government Calling for Lower Internal Trade Barriers to Increase Trade and Create Jobs for Canadians
• June 12, 2013—John Pecman Appointed Commissioner of Competition
• June 4, 2013—Harper Government Protecting Consumers and Increasing Competition in Canadian Wireless Sector
• June 3, 2013—Investing in Canada's Future Through Research (British Columbia)
• June 3, 2013—Investing in Canada's Future Through Research (Manitoba)
• June 3, 2013—Investing in Canada's Future Through Research (Saskatchewan)
• June 3, 2013—Investing in Canada's Future Through Research (Quebec)
• June 3, 2013—Investing in Canada's Future Through Research (Atlantic Canada)
• June 3, 2013—Investing in Canada's Future Through Research (Ontario)
• May 30, 2013—Harper Government Positioning Canada as a World Leader in the Defence and Security Sector
• May 28, 2013—Harper Government's New Approach to Innovation Helping Canadian Industries Grow
• May 23, 2013—Harper Government Supports New Research Chair in Mobile Technology at New Brunswick Community College
• May 23, 2013—Minister Paradis Promotes Harper Government's Actions to Strengthen Aerospace SMEs in Canada
• May 21, 2013—Minister of State Goodyear Welcomes State of the Nation 2012 Report
• May 17, 2013—Harper Government Announces Funding to Tackle Climate Change
• May 15, 2013—Minister of State Bernier Meets With Winnipeg Entrepreneurs
• May 14, 2013—Minister of State Bernier Meets With Calgary Entrepreneurs
• May 14, 2013—Creating Jobs and Growth Through Innovation Minister of State Goodyear Speaks at Canada's Packaging Industry Trade Show
• May 13, 2013—Minister of State Bernier Meets With Regina Entrepreneurs
• May 12, 2013—Minister of State Bernier Opens Canada's Largest International Tourism Tradeshow
• May 6, 2013—Technology in the Classroom: Minister of State Goodyear Highlights Harper Government Support for Youth and Science at CONNECT 2013
• May 3, 2013—Kathy Milsom Appointed Chair and Member of Standards Council of Canada
• May 3, 2013—Canada and U.S. Strengthening Science and Technology Relationships
• May 1, 2013—Minister of State Goodyear to Speak at American Association for the Advancement of Science Policy Forum
• April 24, 2013—Minister Paradis and Minister of State Goodyear Recognize BIO 2013 as a Success for Canadian Industry
• April 24, 2013—Minister Paradis Highlights Harper Government's Commitment to Aerospace and Declares Canada "Open for Business"
• April 22, 2013—Science Powers Commerce: Minister of State Goodyear Addresses Leadership Innovation Conference
• April 21, 2013—Minister Paradis and Minister of State Goodyear Promote Canadian Investment at BIO 2013
• April 16, 2013—Minister Paradis Concludes Successful Trip to Asia
• April 16, 2013—Harper Government Helps Colleges Support Business Innovation
• April 12, 2013—Minister Paradis Promotes Canada at International ICT Expo in Hong Kong
• April 10, 2013—Minister Paradis Promotes Canada at International ICT Expo in Hong Kong
• April 9, 2013—Minister of State Goodyear Highlights Harper Government's Support for Research and Technology
• April 3, 2013—Government of Canada Completes Transfer of Co-operatives to Industry Canada
• March 28, 2013—Harper Government Announces Support for Research and Development in British Columbia
• March 28, 2013—Harper Government Supports Emerging Technologies in Ontario
• March 28, 2013—Harper Government Supports Quebec Research and Development
• March 26, 2013—Harper Government Announces New Personalized Health Research Projects Across Canada (Quebec)
• March 26, 2013—Harper Government Announces New Personalized Health Research Projects Across Canada (Alberta)
• March 26, 2013—Harper Government Announces New Personalized Health Research Projects Across Canada (British Columbia)
• March 22, 2013—Minister Paradis Highlights Economic Action Plan 2013 Support for Canadian Manufacturing
• March 20, 2013—New Members Appointed to Science, Technology and Innovation Council
• March 19, 2013—Claude Bédard Appointed Member of Standards Council of Canada
• March 19, 2013—Suzie Gignac Appointed Member of Standards Council of Canada
• March 19, 2013—Sophie D'Amours Appointed Member of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
• March 19, 2013—William James Appointed Superintendent of Bankruptcy
• March 19, 2013—Minister of State Goodyear Promotes Commercialization of Canadian Research at International Forum
• March 15, 2013—Harper Government Invests in Research Excellence at Canadian Universities (British Columbia)
• March 15, 2013—Harper Government Invests in Research Excellence at Canadian Universities (Manitoba)
• March 15, 2013—Harper Government Invests in Research Excellence at Canadian Universities (Alberta)
• March 15, 2013—Harper Government Invests in Research Excellence at Canadian Universities (Saskatchewan)
• March 15, 2013—Harper Government Invests in Research Excellence at Canadian Universities (Quebec)
• March 15, 2013—Harper Government Invests in Research Excellence at Canadian Universities (Nova Scotia)
• March 8, 2013—Language of work in Quebec's federally regulated private businesses: legislation is not necessary, according to Minister Paradis
• March 7, 2013—Minister of State Goodyear Wraps Up Successful Three-Day Visit to Belgium
• March 7, 2013—Harper Government Puts Consumers First in Telecommunications Plan
• March 4, 2013—Minister Bernier Hails Work of Canadian Entrepreneurs
• March 4, 2013—Minister of State Goodyear Promotes International Science Partnerships at European Conference
• March 1, 2013—Harper Government Protecting Canadians from Counterfeit Goods
• February 28, 2013—Minister of State Bernier Concludes Successful Tourism Mission to India
• February 27, 2013—Harper Government Highlights Record Number of Indian Travellers, Students to Canada
• February 25, 2013—Harper Government Seeks to Attract More Indian Travellers to Canada in 2013
• February 24, 2013—Minister Paradis to Promote Canada as Premier Place to Invest at Mobile World Congress 2013
• February 22, 2013—Two New Members Appointed to SSHRC
• February 22, 2013—Three New Members Appointed to NSERC
• February 22, 2013—Robert Mercure Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Tourism Commission
• February 22, 2013—Michael Calyniuk Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Business Development Bank of Canada
• February 20, 2013—Harper Government Leveraging Investments for Innovative Canadian Small and Medium Sized Businesses
• February 14, 2013—The Harper Government Continues to Make Progress on Federal Tourism Strategy Commitments
• February 11, 2013—Minister of State Goodyear Hears from Science and Innovation Stakeholders
• February 10, 2013—Government Supports Home-Grown Security Robotics Technology
• February 6, 2013—Minister of State Bernier Celebrates Canadian-Lebanese Entrepreneurs
• February 6, 2013—Minister of State Goodyear Opens Brazil-Canada Innovation, Science and Technology Forum
• February 4, 2013—Minister of State Bernier to Celebrate a Century of the Hotel Association of Canada's Contributions to Canadian Tourism
• January 24, 2013—Governments of Canada, Prince Edward Island, and the Towns of Alberton, Borden-Carleton, Georgetown and Kensington Deliver the BizPaL Service
• January 21, 2013—Harper Government to Cut Red Tape for Entrepreneurs: Reform will save Canadian business $1.2 million per year - Vancouver
• January 21, 2013—Building the Knowledge Economy Through Partnerships
• January 21, 2013—Harper Government to Cut Red Tape for Entrepreneurs: Reform will save Canadian business $1.2 million per year - Québec
• January 20, 2013—Minister Paradis to Talk Manufacturing, Innovation and Investment in Germany
• January 17, 2013—Montréal's Entrepreneurs Key to Long-Term Growth and Prosperity
• January 16, 2013—Minister Paradis Hosts Economic Consultations with Business Leaders
• January 15, 2013—Québec's Entrepreneurs Key to Long-Term Growth and Prosperity
• January 15, 2013—Minister Paradis Emphasizes Canadian Advantages at North American International Auto Show