Minister of Science Wraps Up Successful Visit to Sweden
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 12/11/15 -- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, met with her Swedish counterparts for the first time to discuss science matters of importance to both countries.
Minister Duncan met with Kristina Persson, Sweden''s Minister for Strategic Development and Nordic Cooperation, Helene Hellmark Knutsson, Sweden''s Minister for Higher Education and Research, and other senior officials. During discussions, Minister Duncan underscored Canada''s ongoing commitment to making evidence-based decisions and using science to help create sustainable economic growth. The Minister also toured the Karolinska Institutet, one of Europe''s largest and most prestigious medical universities.
While in Sweden, Minister Duncan announced the conclusion of a new five-year Arctic science cooperation arrangement between Canada and Sweden, which aims to enhance scientific cooperation in the Arctic through collaborative activities. The Minister also had the opportunity to celebrate with Canadian researcher Dr. Arthur McDonald as he received the Nobel Prize in Physics medal.
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"The Government of Canada believes in science and values international science collaborations with partners like Sweden because they help enhance sustainable economic growth. It was a pleasure to meet with my Swedish counterparts to discuss cooperation on science discoveries that will benefit our countries and people around the world. Furthermore, I was honoured to accompany Dr. McDonald in Stockholm to celebrate his Nobel Prize. His team''s work has contributed greatly to realizing Canada''s leadership in astrophysics and is setting a path for new directions in physics and astronomy."
- The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science
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