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11 hours ago
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Government of Canada announces support for over 9,700 leading researchers and projects nationwide
Empowering Canada's brightest minds to solve tomorrow's challenges VANCOUVER, BC, /CNW/ - Investing in Canadian research is critical to building a strong Canada and driving our success in the 21st century. Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $1.3 billion in funding to support over 9,700 researchers and research projects across Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to building a more innovative, inclusive and resilient future. At a time when global challenges are becoming increasingly complex, this funding will empower the next generation of Canadian researchers—those whose work will drive the scientific and technological breakthroughs that underpin our national response to critical issues such as public health, artificial intelligence, climate change and social equity. By supporting the development of life-saving treatments, advancing clean technology and generating critical evidence to shape informed public policy, these investments will not only improve the lives of Canadians but also reaffirm Canada's standing as a global leader in science and innovation. The funding is distributed across the country through: 2024–2025 scholarships and fellowships – $365.6 million to 4,761 scholarship and fellowship recipients through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) NSERC Discovery Research Program – $589 million to 2,950 awardees NSERC College and Community Innovation program – $29.8 million to 51 recipients NSERC CREATE Grants – $26.4 million to 16 recipients SSHRC 2024 Insight Grants – $127 million to 693 researchers SSHRC Insight Development Grants – $55 million to 897 researchers NFRF 2024 Exploration – $25.1 million to 586 researchers through 101 projects SSHRC Partnership Grants – $42 million to 17 researchers SSHRC Partnership Development Grants – $18 million to 90 researchers Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships – $24.9 million to 166 researchers Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships – $9.8 million to 70 researchers Quotes "These researchers aren't just imagining the future—they're building it. Their work covers topics such as pandemic readiness and cutting-edge technology, and it reflects the Government of Canada's commitment to driving innovation, strengthening the economy and tackling the challenges that matter most to Canadians. With this support, we're empowering the talent that will shape a more resilient, inclusive and globally competitive Canada." – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions "Good research supports good health. And today we are investing in the education and training of Canada's brightest doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers whose great research will lead to the scientific breakthroughs of tomorrow in health and many other fields. Together, their exceptional work will help build a stronger, more innovative Canada and a healthier future for us all." – The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health Quick facts Since 2016, the federal government has invested over $22 billion in science and research initiatives, including infrastructure, emerging talent and other science and technology support measures. In addition, Budget 2024 provided $825 million over five years, and $199.8 million per year ongoing, to increase support for master's and doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as $1.8 billion over five years, and $748.3 million per year ongoing, to the federal granting councils to increase core research grant funding and support Canadian researchers. The scholarships and fellowships programs are administered by Canada's three federal research granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Among these programs are: the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master's program, which helps develop research skills and assists in the training of highly qualified students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies; the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral program, which promotes continued excellence in Canadian research by rewarding and retaining high-calibre doctoral students at Canadian institutions; and other agency-specific scholarship and fellowship programs supporting doctoral and postdoctoral research trainees. NSERC's Discovery Research Program, the council's largest investment, recognizes the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances. The program supports researchers across the country in a wide variety of natural sciences and engineering disciplines. NSERC's CREATE program supports the next generation of Canadian research talent by enhancing training and mentoring and equipping emerging researchers with essential technical and professional skills. SSHRC Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants build knowledge and understanding about people, societies and the world by supporting research excellence in the social sciences and humanities. SSHRC Partnership Grants provide support for new and existing formal partnerships to advance research, research training and/or knowledge mobilization in the social sciences and humanities. SSHRC Partnership Development Grants support the development of partnered research and related activities in the social sciences and humanities. The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) invests in interdisciplinary, high-risk/high-reward, transformative research led by Canadian researchers working with Canadian and international partners. The NFRF is designed to support world-leading innovation and enhance Canada's competitiveness and expertise in the global, knowledge-based economy. The College and Community Innovation program, administered by NSERC in collaboration with SSHRC and CIHR, provides funding for applied research at Canadian colleges, CEGEPs and polytechnics. This funding strengthens research links and collaborations between Canadian colleges and partners from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, with a common goal of creating economic, social, health and environmental benefits for Canada. Associated links Stay connected Find more services and information on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada website. Follow Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on social media. SOURCE Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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7 days ago
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smartEarth: Satellite data to protect our planet
LONGUEUIL, QC, July 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Satellite data is increasingly being used for a wide range of applications, from helping farmers monitor crop health, to supporting wildfire managers and tracking environmental change. When combined with artificial intelligence and powerful computing, satellite data promises to unlock the potential for a multitude of new cutting-edge applications to meet today's and tomorrow's challenges on Earth. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that our country remains a world leader in acquiring and harnessing Earth observation data to grow Canadian businesses and solve important challenges on Earth. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced an investment of $3.9 million to support five Canadian companies to develop and test innovative solutions that use satellite data to address pressing environmental challenges. This investment focuses on advancing projects that monitor the Arctic, improve wildfire response, and protect marine life and sensitive coastal ecosystems. Mitigating Arctic challenges through the use of multi-mission satellite data and artificial intelligence – C-CORE (Newfoundland and Labrador) Demonstrating a machine learning application for use onboard satellites to deliver wildfire detection products for wildfire managers in near real time – Mission Control (Ontario) Developing an eelgrass mapping system to support aquatic biodiversity – Hatfield Consultants LLP (British Columbia) Leveraging generative artificial intelligence to improve systems that detect and protect North Atlantic right whales – AltaML (Alberta) Detecting and monitoring North Atlantic right whales through satellite data to inform and strengthen protection measures – Fluvial Systems Research (British Columbia) By supporting these projects, the Government of Canada reaffirms its commitment to fostering the long-term growth of the Canadian space sector while upholding Canada's world-leading environmental standards; protecting more of our nature, which is at the heart of Canada's identity; and supporting an economy that will create high-paying jobs for generations. Quote "Through this investment, we are strengthening Canada's autonomy, resilience, and security, while accelerating the development of innovative space-based solutions. These efforts help build a stronger Canada, a more sustainable and more resilient country for everyone." - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Quick facts This opportunity was provided under the Canadian Space Agency's funding initiative, smartEarth, which supports the development of innovative applications using satellite data to benefit the environment, economy, and society. smartEarth encourages partnerships between the private sector, universities, non-profit organizations and government organizations. These partnerships help build a united Canada by promoting the development of applications using satellite data in order to find solutions to key challenges in our everyday lives. Since the launch of the smartEarth initiative, the Canadian Space Agency has awarded over $30 million to more than 85 research and development projects. Over 500 highly qualified employees from nearly 100 organizations across industry, academia, and the public sector have collaborated on these projects. The applications, products and services developed through smartEarth funding help Canada improve in areas such as environmental monitoring and protection, disaster response, management of marine and coastal waters, adaptation to climate change, and support for Northern and Indigenous communities. For example, Geosapiens developed a Web-based platform for flood risk mapping, and the Arctic Eider Society improved its SIKU mobile application, which is used to ensure safety during traditional activities, such as travelling on ice routes in the North. Links About smartEarth Contributions, grants and contracts awarded smartWhales: Using space to keep whales safe Where on Earth are we? A new signal for a new era Website: Follow us on social media! SOURCE Canadian Space Agency View original content to download multimedia: Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Cision Canada
7 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
smartEarth: Satellite data to protect our planet
LONGUEUIL, QC, July 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Satellite data is increasingly being used for a wide range of applications, from helping farmers monitor crop health, to supporting wildfire managers and tracking environmental change. When combined with artificial intelligence and powerful computing, satellite data promises to unlock the potential for a multitude of new cutting-edge applications to meet today's and tomorrow's challenges on Earth. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that our country remains a world leader in acquiring and harnessing Earth observation data to grow Canadian businesses and solve important challenges on Earth. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced an investment of $3.9 million to support five Canadian companies to develop and test innovative solutions that use satellite data to address pressing environmental challenges. This investment focuses on advancing projects that monitor the Arctic, improve wildfire response, and protect marine life and sensitive coastal ecosystems. Mitigating Arctic challenges through the use of multi-mission satellite data and artificial intelligence – C-CORE (Newfoundland and Labrador) Demonstrating a machine learning application for use onboard satellites to deliver wildfire detection products for wildfire managers in near real time – Mission Control (Ontario) Developing an eelgrass mapping system to support aquatic biodiversity – Hatfield Consultants LLP (British Columbia) Leveraging generative artificial intelligence to improve systems that detect and protect North Atlantic right whales – AltaML (Alberta) Detecting and monitoring North Atlantic right whales through satellite data to inform and strengthen protection measures – Fluvial Systems Research (British Columbia) By supporting these projects, the Government of Canada reaffirms its commitment to fostering the long-term growth of the Canadian space sector while upholding Canada's world-leading environmental standards; protecting more of our nature, which is at the heart of Canada's identity; and supporting an economy that will create high-paying jobs for generations. Quote "Through this investment, we are strengthening Canada's autonomy, resilience, and security, while accelerating the development of innovative space-based solutions. These efforts help build a stronger Canada, a more sustainable and more resilient country for everyone." - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Quick facts This opportunity was provided under the Canadian Space Agency's funding initiative, smartEarth, which supports the development of innovative applications using satellite data to benefit the environment, economy, and society. smartEarth encourages partnerships between the private sector, universities, non-profit organizations and government organizations. These partnerships help build a united Canada by promoting the development of applications using satellite data in order to find solutions to key challenges in our everyday lives. Since the launch of the smartEarth initiative, the Canadian Space Agency has awarded over $30 million to more than 85 research and development projects. Over 500 highly qualified employees from nearly 100 organizations across industry, academia, and the public sector have collaborated on these projects. The applications, products and services developed through smartEarth funding help Canada improve in areas such as environmental monitoring and protection, disaster response, management of marine and coastal waters, adaptation to climate change, and support for Northern and Indigenous communities. For example, Geosapiens developed a Web-based platform for flood risk mapping, and the Arctic Eider Society improved its SIKU mobile application, which is used to ensure safety during traditional activities, such as travelling on ice routes in the North. Where on Earth are we? A new signal for a new era Follow us on social media! SOURCE Canadian Space Agency
Cision Canada
7 days ago
- Business
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/R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Minister Joly to provide remarks at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry/ Français
SAGUENAY, QC, July 2, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will be delivering remarks at the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Saguenay-Le Fjord. Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Time: 9:30 a.m. (ET) Location: Saguenay, QC Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at [email protected] to receive event location details and confirm their attendance. Stay connected Find more services and information on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada website. Follow Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on social media. X (Twitter): @ISED_CA, Facebook: Canadian Innovation, Instagram: @cdninnovation, SOURCE Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Contacts: Isabella Orozco-Madison, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, [email protected]; Media Relations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, [email protected]; Lanie Dufour, Public Affairs Advisor for the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Saguenay-Le Fjord, Catapulte Communication, [email protected]
Cision Canada
19-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Minister Joly travels to France to support innovative Canadian industries
PARIS, /CNW/ - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, led Canada's presence at the 55th International Paris Air Show. Minister Joly showcased Canada's highly innovative aerospace sector and promoted the country as a top destination for global aerospace investment—at a time when Canada is seeking to help build trusted, reliable partnerships that support its companies and workers. Minister Joly met with CEOs of Canadian and global aerospace businesses as well as with key provincial partners, including François Legault, Premier of Quebec; Christine Fréchette, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy; and the Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. During the visit, Minister Joly underscored Canada's world-class aerospace sector, with its strong workforce and cutting-edge innovation, and highlighted that the government is committed to making major investments in the economy and supporting Canada's defence sector. These investments will generate jobs and opportunities throughout Canada's industrial base, strengthen domestic capabilities, and diversity Canada's international partnerships. She also advocated for workers across other Canadian industries, including steel and aluminum, which are well positioned to be better integrated into global aerospace supply chains. A highlight of the visit was LOT Polish Airlines' announcement of its intention to purchase up to 84 Canadian-built Airbus A220 aircraft, made in Mirabel, Quebec. This is a major win for Canadian workers. The deal will create many high-paying jobs and highlights Canada's desire for deeper industrial and commercial ties with Europe at a time when cooperation with reliable partners is more important than ever. Minister Joly welcomed France's announcement of its purchase of new GlobalEye aircraft from Saab, which uses Bombardier's Canadian-designed, -developed and -built Global 6500 platform. In addition, Minister Joly welcomed the announcement of $87.4 million for the latest projects from the Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT), a pan-Canadian, industry-led network focused on accelerating sustainable innovation in aviation. Prior to the Paris Air Show, Minister Joly represented Canada at VivaTech 2025, Europe's largest startup and tech event. Canada was Country of the Year at the event, and its participation was a celebration of our leadership in AI and new technologies that the world needs. Quotes "Canada is open for business. Our aerospace companies and workers help lead the world, and international partners want to invest. Canada is one of the few countries in the world that has everything needed to develop and manufacture modern aircraft. Building the strongest economy in the G7 means supporting our leading industries, forging new trade partnerships and showing Canadian leadership at home and around the world." – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Quick facts Canada is one of the top suppliers of aircraft technology, and Canadian-made aerospace parts are used on almost every passenger aircraft in the world. The International Paris Air Show is a global showcase for the aerospace industry that attracts over 2,500 exhibitors from 48 countries. Associated links Stay connected Find more services and information on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada website. SOURCE Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
