Harper Government Strengthening Canada’s Science and Technology Advantage
During a speech today at the Creative Economy Summit, the Minister of State for Science and Technology, Gary Goodyear, announced that Canada will continue to make key investments in science and technology. “Through our government’s science and technology strategy, we are keeping our economy strong, creating high-quality jobs and ensuring Canada is a premier destination […]
Launch of Canadian Manufacturing Network
The Canadian Manufacturing Network has launched with a Manufacturing JOBS Resource Network and a National Skills & Learning Portal. The Canadian Manufacturing Network was made possible through a collaboration between two of Canada’s leading manufacturing organizations: Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), and the Textiles Human Resources Council (THRC). Manufacturing JOBS Resource Network (MFGJOBS) After more than a […]
Ontario Insists on Local Content for Renewable Energy
In an interview with Reuters, Energy Minister Chris Bently refused to alter controversial rules that require local content for all projects. The FIT review will be complete by the end of March, and it is expected that cuts will be made in the generous government subsidies that have previously jumpstarted renewable energy businesses in Ontario. […]
FedDev leads $20M funding round for 8 Toronto startups
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) put up $4.85 million into young startups, in order to leverage an additional $15.2 million from venture capital and angel investment groups. The companies to receive funding are as follows: Trillium Therapeutics Inc. Total funding: $2.97-million Sources: $965,000 from FedDev and $2-million from Covington Capital, GrowthWorks, […]
New High-Tech CO2 Absorption System to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
With the help of the Ontario government, Pond Biofuels is piloting a new CO2 absorption system at St. Marys Cement. The new system will reduce greenhouse gases by absorbing dirty smokestack emissions, and grow algae which can be used in oil production, can be converted into biodisel and bioplastics, or act as a renewable coal […]