Government of Canada Announces Investments in Research Innovation
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/16/12 -- The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced a significant investment by the Government of Canada in cutting-edge research infrastructure that will lead to more high-quality jobs in the knowledge and resource sectors. This investment also has the potential to result in new, innovative spin-off companies.
"Our government recognizes that investing in science and technology leads to a stronger, more innovative economy," said Minister of State Goodyear. "We understand that Canada's research enterprise is critical to economic growth and job creation."
The $44.5-million investment through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) supports 210 research projects across the country in areas of health, agriculture and education, including the following:
"Given the right infrastructure, this talented group of innovators will create solutions that benefit Canadians and Canadian communities," said Dr. Gilles G. Patry, President and CEO of the CFI.
A full list of the funded projects is available online at .
Since 2006, the Government of Canada has invested nearly $8 billion in initiatives supporting science, technology and the growth of innovation firms in Canada, including $5 billion for advanced research, education and training; $2 billion for post-secondary infrastructure; and $1 billion for applied research and financing. This funding has helped to make Canada a world leader in post-secondary education research and to create the knowledge and highly skilled workforce that are required for a more prosperous economy.
About the Canada Foundation for Innovation
The Canada Foundation for Innovation gives researchers the tools they need to think big and innovate. By investing in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment in Canada's universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions, the CFI is helping to attract and retain the world's top talent, to train the next generation of researchers, to support private-sector innovation and to create high-quality jobs that strengthen the economy and improve the quality of life for all Canadians. For more information, visit .
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Canada Foundation for Innovation, Ryan Saxby Hill
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613-943-5346 or 613-294-6247 (mobile)
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
Michele-Jamali Paquette
Director of Communications
613-947-2956
Media Relations
Industry Canada
613-943-2502
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