Canada''s Polytechnics Driving Innovation, Opportunities, Says Minister Findlay
Minister Delivers Keynote Address at Polytechnics Canada Student Applied Research Showcase
(firmenpresse) - BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 11/14/14 -- Department of Industry
During a keynote address at the Polytechnics Canada Student Applied Research Showcase today, the Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Minister of National Revenue, outlined the government''s record investments in science, technology and innovation. The Minister also highlighted government initiatives like the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada''s College and Community Innovation Program, which encourages greater partnerships with small and medium-sized businesses and ensures that applied research is being transformed into innovative commercial products and services while preparing students for future careers by providing hands-on training opportunities. She attended the event on behalf of the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology).
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"Our government has made record investments in science, technology and innovation to create jobs and prosperity and improve the quality of life of Canadians. The approach of Canadian polytechnics to applied research is providing important hands-on learning opportunities for job-ready graduates while boosting business innovation at Canadian small and medium-sized businesses."
- Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Delta-Richmond East
"Polytechnics Canada is very pleased that Minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay will bring the good wishes and recognition of the federal government to our student innovators at our ninth annual showcase at BCIT.
Our showcase celebrates the collaboration that is so vital for innovation; collaboration between our students and our partner companies, aided by our faculty and researchers; and collaboration that strengthens industry innovation across Canada. The showcase demonstrates that innovation is a team sport. That''s where other countries are, and it''s where Canada needs to be."
- Nobina Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, Polytechnics Canada
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