News Releases by Date — 2012

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• December 17, 2012—Shahir Guindi Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Business Development Bank of Canada
• December 13, 2012—Canada Stands Up for Open, Accessible Internet
• December 10, 2012—Dr. Howard Alper Reappointed as Chair of the Science, Technology and Innovation Council
• December 7, 2012—Government of Canada Releases Policy Statement and Revised Guidelines for Investments by State-Owned Enterprises
• December 7, 2012—Dr. Kimberly Woodhouse Appointed Member of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
• December 5, 2012—Minister Paradis Highlights the Contribution of the Canadian Aerospace Industry to Canada's Economy
• November 30, 2012—Harper Government Celebrates Knowledge Infrastructure Program Success
• November 29, 2012—Minister Paradis Welcomes the Aerospace Review Report
• November 27, 2012—Minister of State Bernier Helps Launch Startup Canada Blueprints
• November 27, 2012—Harper Government Highlights Advancements in Genomics
• November 23, 2012—Minister of State Bernier Highlights Tourism Accomplishments While in Banff
• November 21, 2012—Minister of State Bernier Highlights Strength of Canadian Tourism at Annual Industry Congress
• November 14, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Lauds College Researchers and Polytechnics as Important Innovators
• November 14, 2012—Minister of State Bernier Outlines Concrete Actions Taken for Dépanneur Owners in Quebec
• November 14, 2012—Minister Paradis Promotes Importance of Innovation in Creating Jobs and Growth at Advanced Manufacturing and Plastics Tradeshow
• November 9, 2012—Harper Government Supports New Research in Seniors Care at Conestoga College
• November 7, 2012—Harper Government Blocks New Fees on Memory Cards
• November 5, 2012—Minister of State Bernier Highlights Tourism Accomplishments at UQAM's Gueuletons Touristiques Lecture Series
• November 1, 2012—Harper Government Invests in Jet Engine Technology
• October 30, 2012—Minister Paradis Highlights Additional Measures To Promote a Vibrant and Competitive Telecom Industry
• October 22, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Promotes Canada at World Congress on Information Technology
• October 18, 2012—Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Partner to Deliver BizPaL Service
• October 17, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Emphasizes Importance of Innovation Partnerships
• October 17, 2012—Minister Paradis Talks Innovation, Productivity and Possibility at Adding Value Conference
• October 17, 2012—Minister of State Bernier Celebrates BDC Small Business Week with Ottawa Entrepreneurs
• October 16, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Addresses First Responder Vendor Forum
• October 16, 2012—Minister of State Bernier Highlights Northern Tourism Experience During Polar Expedition
• October 15, 2012—Governments of Canada and Nunavut Partner to Deliver BizPaL Service
• October 12, 2012—Harper Government Invests in Research Excellence Across the Country - Vancouver
• October 12, 2012—Harper Government Invests in Research Excellence Across the Country - Calgary
• October 12, 2012—Harper Government Invests in Research Excellence Across the Country - Fredericton
• October 11, 2012—Canada Enhances International Research and Business Collaboration
• October 5, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Leading Canadian Delegation to Japan
• October 4, 2012—Minister of State Bernier Rallies Entrepreneurs at Montréal Small Business Tradeshow
• October 2, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Highlights Canadian-Italian Partnerships in Innovation
• October 1, 2012—Canada Among World Leaders in Cutting Red Tape - Minister Christian Paradis
• October 1, 2012—Canada Among World Leaders in Cutting Red Tape - Minister of State Bernier
• September 28, 2012—Harper Government Extends SaskTel's Transition Period to 2014
• September 27, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Welcomes Report on the State of Science and Technology in Canada
• September 26, 2012—John Pecman Appointed Interim Commissioner of Competition
• September 21, 2012—Harper Government Celebrates Opening of New Quantum-Nano Centre
• September 13, 2012—Harper Government announces recipients of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
• September 12, 2012—Parliamentary Secretary Mike Lake Tours Perimeter Institute
• September 11, 2012—Parliamentary Secretary Mike Lake Tours Autism Research Laboratory at Toronto's SickKids Hospital
• September 5, 2012—Governments of Canada, British Columbia, and the Municipalities of Pitt Meadows and Powell River Deliver BizPaL Services
• August 31, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Applauds the Appointment of Brian M. Levitt as Chair of the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program Selection Board
• August 28, 2012—Minister Paradis Encourages Toronto Business Leaders to Lead in the Global Digital Economy
• August 21, 2012—Minister Paradis Encourages Alberta Entrepreneurs to Invest in Innovation
• August 16, 2012—Canada and Germany Applaud New Research Agreement
• August 16, 2012—Donald G. McFetridge Appointed to the Competition Tribunal
• August 16, 2012—Carolyn Cross Appointed to Board of the Canada Foundation for Innovation
• August 8, 2012—Harper Government Renews Commitment to Leading-Edge Research Infrastructure
• July 24, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Congratulates Toyota on Expanded Production of the Lexus in Cambridge
• July 23, 2012—Minister Paradis Confirms China National Offshore Oil Corporation and Nexen Inc. Transaction Is Subject to Review Under the Investment Canada Act
• July 23, 2012—Minister of State Bernier Kicks Off Tour by Meeting Entrepreneurs in Sept-Îles, Gaspé and Rivière-du-Loup
• July 15, 2012—Minister Paradis Approves Glencore International plc's Acquisition of Viterra Inc.
• July 13, 2012—Minister Paradis Approves BD White Birch Investment LLC Acquisition of White Birch Paper Company
• July 13, 2012—Minister Paradis Commends Canadian Aerospace Industry at Farnborough International Airshow 2012
• July 13, 2012—Minister Paradis Announces the Harper Government's Support for Quebec Shipyard
• July 10, 2012—Statement on the Harper Government's Support for Science, Technology and Innovation
• July 6, 2012—Minister Paradis to Promote World-Class Canadian Aerospace Sector at Farnborough International Airshow 2012
• July 5, 2012—Harper Government Announces Greater Choice of Local Telephone Service for Rural Canadians
• July 3, 2012—Harper Government Says No to Fees on Memory Cards
• June 29, 2012—Harper Government Delivers on Commitment to Modernize Canada's Copyright Laws
• June 28, 2012—Statement from Minister Paradis on the Departure of Commissioner of Competition Melanie L. Aitken
• June 19, 2012—Ministers Paradis and Moore Welcome Passage by the House of Commons of the Copyright Modernization Act
• June 7, 2012—Jobs and Growth Will Come Through Innovation, Government Tells Industry Leaders at Auto Parts Conference
• June 5, 2012—Minister Paradis Challenges Telecom Industry to Innovate, Create and Thrive
• June 4, 2012—Harper Government Focuses on Innovation as Key Driver of Hydrogen Industry
• May 31, 2012—Harper Government Helping to Create World-Leading Defence and Security Sector
• May 30, 2012—Minister Bernier Highlights Commitment to Growing Canada's Tourism Industry
• May 30, 2012—Harper Government Announces Three New Research Networks Focusing on Eldercare, Biofuels and Marine Environment
• May 29, 2012—Harper Government Announces Auto Innovation Funding
• May 25, 2012—Minister Paradis Announces Additional Improvements to the Foreign Investment Review Process
• May 18, 2012—Harper Government Invests in High-Quality Jobs and Growth
• May 16, 2012—Harper Government Bolstering Support for Research, Business Innovation
• May 14, 2012—Minister of State Bernier Celebrates 2012 Tourism Week in Canada
• May 11, 2012—Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Come Together to Advance Tourism Opportunities for Canada
• May 8, 2012—Minister Paradis Highlights Harper Government's Commitment to Open Investment Climate
• May 7, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Celebrates Completion of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Refurbishment
• May 4, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Speaks at 10th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Science Centres
• May 1, 2012—Minister of Industry Announces Support for Quebec Tug Operator
• April 30, 2012—Canada Enhances Business and Research Collaboration Opportunities with Brazil
• April 29, 2012—Harper Government Takes Action to Protect Consumers
• April 27, 2012—Harper Government Announces Targeted Changes to the Foreign Investment Review Process
• April 24, 2012—Minister Paradis Challenges Canadian Businesses to Lead in the Global Digital Economy
• April 23, 2012—Minister Paradis Encourages Québec Business Leaders to Invest in Innovation
• April 20, 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Celebrates 20th Anniversary of OpenText
• April 20, 2012—Governments of Canada, British Columbia and Ten Municipalities Deliver BizPaL Services
• April 16, 2012—Government of Canada Invests in Mississauga Nanotechnology Firm
• April 11, 2012—Minister of State Bernier Celebrates Chatham-Area Entrepreneurs at Small Business Forum
• April 4, 2012—London—Harper Government to Help Canadian Businesses Become Innovation Leaders
• April 3, 2012—Toronto—Harper Government to Help Canadian Businesses Become Innovation Leaders
• April 2, 2012—Halifax—Harper Government to help Canadian Businesses Become Innovation Leaders
• March 30 2012—Minister Paradis Speaks to Members of the Canadian Youth Business Foundation Regarding Economic Action Plan 2012
• March 30 2012—Harper Government to Help Canadian Businesses Become Innovation Leaders
• March 30 2012—Minister of State Speaks about Economic Action Plan 2012: A Plan for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity
• March 27 2012—Economic Action Plan 2012 to help Canadian Businesses Become Innovation Leaders
• March 23 2012—Federal Investment in Research Spurs Growth and Innovation
• March 22 2012—Minister of State Bernier Addresses Entrepreneurs at Dauphin IT Forum
• March 22 2012—Harper Government Encouraging Businesses, Researchers to Become Global Innovation Leaders
• March 20 2012—Waterloo, Ontario—Bringing Minds to Market: Harper Government Invests In Auto Innovation
• March 20 2012—Hamilton, Ontario—Bringing Minds to Market: Harper Government Invests in Auto Innovation
• March 20 2012—Backgrounder—Automotive Partnership Canada
• March 20 2012—Burnaby, British Columbia—Bringing Minds to Market: Harper Government Invests In Auto Innovation
• March 19 2012—Connecting Ideas for Jobs, Growth and Prosperity
• March 19 2012—Minister Paradis and Minister Hamad Co-Chair Economic Development Ministers' Meeting on the Digital Economy Held in Montréal
• March 14 2012—Harper Government Takes Action to Support Canadian Families
• March 06 2012—Minister of State Bernier Congratulates Entrepreneurs in Canada's Hotel and Restaurant Industries
• March 06 2012—Jobs, Growth and Prosperity by Bringing Minds to Market
• March 02 2012—Mr. Vijay Kanwar Appointed to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
• February 28 2012—Harper Government Strengthening Canada's Science and Technology Advantage
• February 27 2012—Harper Government Ensuring Canadian Aerospace Industry Soars
• February 17 2012—Canada Welcomes International Science Community to Vancouver
• February 17 2012—Harper Government Invests in Jobs and Growth With Next-Generation Auto R&D
• January 27 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Celebrates Grand Opening of Conestoga College Cambridge Campus
• January 26 2012—Minister Paradis Recognizes Importance of Canadian Coast Guard
• January 25 2012—Jobs and Growth the Priorities as Industry Minister Hosts Pre-Budget Consultations
• January 25 2012—Harper Government Continues to Focus on Jobs and Growth
• January 24 2012—Minister of State Bernier Crosses Country to Meet Entrepreneurs Before Budget
• January 23 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Tours Upgraded University of Victoria Campus and Meets With Victoria Business and Technology Leaders
• January 23 2012—Minister Paradis Welcomes the Canadian Production of Honda's 2012 CR-V in Alliston
• January 20 2012—Governments of Canada, Manitoba and 14 Municipalities Deliver BizPaL Services
• January 20 2012—Backgrounder — BizPaL Simplifies Permits and Licences for Canadian Businesses
• January 12 2012—Minister of State Goodyear Applauds the Appointment of Dr. Tilghman
• January 10 2012—Minister Paradis Emphasizes Canadian Advantages at North American International Auto Show