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Science September 26th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, Canada has a rich legacy of scientific achievement. To build on these strengths, we need to take a fresh look at how the federal government supports fundamental science. That is why I launched a comprehensive review of federal support for fundamental science.
The deadline for submissions to the panel is this Friday. I encourage all members to encourage their local stakeholders to submit to the panel and have their voices heard.
Business of the House June 15th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to an order adopted by the House on June 9, 2016, I move:
That the hour of adjournment for the current sitting day shall be midnight.
Science June 13th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, Canada has a rich legacy of scientific achievement. In order to protect and build on that legacy, we need to take a fresh look at how government funds federal science, and to do better.
Today our government is launching a comprehensive review of federal support for fundamental science. We have an expert independent panel that is chaired by Dr. David Naylor. We look forward to receiving recommendations in December 2016.
Science May 31st, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague from Cloverdale—Langley City.
The G7 is a key forum for Canada, and I was honoured to attend as the Minister of Science. While in Japan, ministers committed to international collaboration on global health, oceans, open science, women in science, and youth enrolment in STEM disciplines. These meetings highlight the importance of international co-operation and underline the role of research in helping to address the challenges the world faces.
Science May 11th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague, a scientist himself, for that important question.
I am working to promote a culture where young people and the public are excited about science. Last week, I announced the winners of NSERC's PromoScience program, awarded to groups that promote science throughout the year. This week, I have hosted Space Day and Coding Day, to bring the joy of science to parliamentarians.
I encourage all members to check out science.gc.ca for a Science Odyssey event in their community.
Science April 18th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, post-secondary institutions are front-line agents in fostering science and research excellence. That is why we announced last Friday nearly $20 million to 33 Canadian universities. The new SIF will improve research and innovation infrastructure at Canada's post-secondary institutions.
As the University of Calgary president Elizabeth Cannon said, these investments “...will support students and scientists with modern labs, green technologies and enhanced capacity for commercialization”.
We are proud to tell the House that the application process is under way.
Science April 12th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question. The government is committed to supporting discovery-based science.
Budget 2016 provides $95 million per year to the granting councils to support discovery research, which is the largest investment in more than a decade.
According to the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, these investments demonstrate the government's commitment to making Canada a leader in knowledge production and innovation.
The Budget April 12th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for co-chairing this important caucus.
This investment, particularly in the three federal granting councils, is unfettered money. Under the previous administration, we often saw that the money was tied, but this type of investment is going to allow our researchers to build bigger teams, to take on new projects, and to publish, which is so important.
I will finish by talking about the strategic infrastructure fund. This is available for the universities, colleges, and polytechnics in our ridings. The due date is May 9, and we hope the members will share this good information with the institutions in their ridings, because $2 billion is available.
The Budget April 12th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I will begin by saying that it was a pleasure to teach at the University of Windsor for seven years. I loved teaching at that university. I taught climate change, meteorology, and environment. These are very important issues to me.
I will talk a bit about some of the investments we have made in clean tech.
As I said, there will be two research chairs coming forward in clean and sustainable technology. Some of the other investments made in the budget are $379 million for the Canadian Space Agency, $237 million for Genome Canada, $95 million for the granting councils, and $50 million for the Perimeter Institute, one of the top three theoretical physics institutes in the world. We have made significant investments in universities, colleges, and polytechnics.
I will remind all members of the House that there is a strategic infrastructure program, and they should let their institutions know that the due date is May 9.
The Budget April 12th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure to work with my hon. colleague.
This is really about building an innovation agenda. We will see increased support for incubators, accelerators, the emerging national network of business innovation and cluster programs, and the industrial research assistance program, IRAP. It will be $100 million in the future. There was an $800 million investment announced in budget 2016.
I look forward to maintaining this close working relationship. This is about working with all sides of the House and building a stronger science and innovation culture in Canada.