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The “What's New” section includes news releases, information bulletins, media advisories, event notices, publications, speeches, photos and other items recently added to the Industry Canada website.

• Government of Canada Supports the 2010 Grey Cup Championship Game and Festival
  2009-11-20
  EDMONTON, Alberta — On behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, Mike Lake, Member of Parliament for Edmonton–Mill Woods–Beaumont, today announced the Government of Canada's investment of close to $150 000 over two years to support the 2010 Grey Cup Championship Game and Festival as part of the Marquee Tourism Events Program.
• Canada and Israel to Begin Negotiations on a Mutual Recognition Agreement for Telecommunications Equipment
  2009-11-18
  OTTAWA, November 18, 2009 -- The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced an agreement with Israel to begin negotiations on a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) to facilitate the importing and exporting of telecommunications equipment.
• Speaking Points
  
  The Honourable Tony Clement, PC, MP
  Minister of Industry
  
  Water Technologies, Renewable Energy and Environmental Control Exhibition and Conference
  
  Tel Aviv, Israel
  November 17, 2009
  
  Check Against Delivery
  2009-11-17
  Today, the world faces a growing crisis in the management of its water resources. But I am convinced that we can take this moment of crisis and capture the opportunity within. That we can find solutions to the challenges before us. And in doing so, create unimaginable opportunities — not only for economic growth but also for greater equity and peace around the world.
• Minister of State Congratulates Canadian Youth Business Foundation Award Winners
  2009-11-17
  TORONTO, Ontario, November 17, 2009 — The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), extended her congratulations to the winners of the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) 2009 Chairman’s Awards.
• Minister of State Guergis Congratulates Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association on its 25th Anniversary in Canada
  2009-11-16
  OTTAWA, le 16 novembre 2009 — Lors d'une cérémonie organisée sur la Colline du Parlement, la ministre d'État (Condition féminine), l'honorable Helena Guergis, a souligné, dans un discours prononcé au nom du ministre de l'Industrie, l'honorable Tony Clement, le 25e anniversaire de présence au pays de la Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association of Canada (JAMA).
• The Honourable Diane Ablonczy Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week
  2009-11-16
  OTTAWA, November 16, 2009 — Today, the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), issued the following statement to kick off Global Entrepreneurship Week: Starting today, in cities and towns across the country, we are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week. Canada joins more than 80 other countries around the world in recognizing and celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit.
• Minister Clement Travels to Israel
  Tel Aviv, Israel
  November 15, 2009
  2009-11-15
  In Tel Aviv, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, met with Mr. Shai Agassi, CEO of Better Place, a global provider of electric vehicles. At the meeting, Minister Clement and Mr. Agassi explored opportunities for business partnerships at the federal level. Better Place recently forged a partnership with the Government of Ontario to help bring an electric car network to the province.
• Industry Minister Clement to Explore Improved Trade Relations During Visit to Israel
  2009-11-13
  TEL AVIV, Israel, November 13, 2009 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, will arrive in Tel Aviv tomorrow to begin five days of meetings that will focus on Canada–Israel trade relations and developments in the field of water technologies.
• BizPaL Launched in the City of Camrose and Camrose County, Alberta
  2009-11-13
  CAMROSE, Alberta, November 13, 2009 — Starting and running a business in the City of Camrose and Camrose County just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
• Margaret Lefebvre Reappointed to the National Research Council Canada
  2009-11-09
  OTTAWA, November 9, 2009 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the National Research Council Canada (NRC), today announced the reappointment of Margaret Lefebvre as a member of the Council.
• Ministers Clement and Pupatello Congratulate General Motors of Canada Limited and CAMI Automotive Inc. for their Investment
  2009-11-09
  INGERSOLL, Ontario, November 9, 2009 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Sandra Pupatello, Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade, were in Ingersoll, Ontario, today to congratulate General Motors of Canada Limited and CAMI Automotive Inc. (CAMI) on a $90-million investment.
• Keith Montgomery Appointed to the Competition Tribunal
  2009-11-06
  OTTAWA, November 6, 2009 -- The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Competition Tribunal, today announced the appointment of Keith Montgomery as a lay member of the Tribunal.
• Minister of State Goodyear Highlights Government Commitment to Science and Technology
  2009-10-30
  TORONTO, Ontario, October 30, 2009 — The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today welcomed the chance to promote a clear and effective dialogue for policy-making between the government and Canada's scientific community.
• Minister Clement Introduces Changes to Automotive Innovation Fund
  2009-10-30
  TORONTO, Ontario, October 30, 2009 — Today at a meeting of the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC), the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, introduced changes to the Government of Canada's Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) in order to increase investment in automotive research and development.
• Government of Canada Supports the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
  2009-10-30
  TORONTO, Ontario, October 30, 2009 — On behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, the Honourable James Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced the Government of Canada's investment of more than $1.4 million to support the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair as part of the Marquee Tourism Events Program.
• Four Nominees Appointed to the National Research Council Canada
  2009-10-26
  OTTAWA, October 26, 2009 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the National Research Council Canada (NRC), today announced the appointments of Mr. Jacques Beauvais, Dr. Cecil H. Rorabeck, Mr. Leo Steven and Mr. Alexandre Jodoin to the Council.
• Government of Canada Supports International Festival of Authors
  2009-10-26
  TORONTO, October 26, 2009 — On behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, Lois Brown, Member of Parliament for Newmarket–Aurora, today announced the Government of Canada's investment of more than $250 000 to support the International Festival of Authors as part of the Marquee Tourism Events Program.
• Government of Canada Supports Small Business Growth and Prosperity: Highlights BizPaL Milestone that Reduces Red Tape and Increases Innovation for Businesses
  2009-10-23
  CALGARY, Alberta, October 23, 2009 — The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), is wrapping up Small Business Week today by announcing that more than 50 percent of Canadians now have access to BizPaL.
• Hugh Krentz Reappointed as Chairperson of the Standards Council of Canada
  2009-10-23
  OTTAWA, October 23, 2009 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), today announced the reappointment of Hugh Krentz as Chairperson of the SCC for a two-year term.
• Government of Canada Supports the 2009 Grey Cup Championship Game and Festival
  2009-10-23
  CALGARY, Alberta, October 23, 2009 — On behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Southern Alberta, today announced the Government of Canada's investment of more than $300 000 to support the 2009 Grey Cup Championship Game and Festival as part of the Marquee Tourism Events Program.
• Industry Canada Named Among the National Capital Region's Top Employers for 2010
  2009-10-23
  OTTAWA, October 21, 2009 — Industry Canada announced today that it has been selected as one of Canada's top 25 employers in the National Capital Region by editors of the well-known Canada's Top 100 Employers competition. This special designation recognizes companies and organizations in the Ottawa region that lead their sectors in offering an exceptional place to work. The results were published in today's Ottawa Citizen newspaper.