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Friday, 21 May 2010 |
Victoria, British Columbia - A joint investment by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia will support the Alacrity Foundation in delivering a new student entrepreneurship initiative aimed at strengthening technology commercialization in the province.
“Getting innovative technologies to the marketplace is the cornerstone of a strong, diversified economy, and this project will promote British Columbia’s reputation as a world leader in innovation,” said the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
“The Province of British Columbia is highly supportive of the bright, young entrepreneurs who represent the future of our communications technology sector,” said Iain Black, Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development. “The Province is pleased to help advance this hands-on mentoring program that will boost the commercial development of next generation ICT and wireless technology.”
The Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia through the BC Innovation Council are delivering the $2,472,600 investment through the Western Economic Partnership Agreement. The University of Victoria and MITACS Accelerate Program will also contribute an additional $440,000 in support.
B.C. based teams of post-secondary students and recent graduates will work to carry out information and communication technology (ICT) product development and commercialization projects. Participants will receive invaluable training and hands-on mentoring opportunities throughout the program’s duration. |
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Thursday, 20 May 2010 |
OUTLOOK, Saskatchewan– On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) and Member of Parliament (Blackstrap), today announced the names of the winners in four age groups and the provincial finalist in the Canada Day Poster Challenge 2010.
The Saskatchewan finalist, Kayli Ylioja, age 15, attends Outlook High School in Outlook. Her artwork stood out from the other entries by interpreting this year’s theme “My Canada is…” in a fresh and inspired way.
“What great talent young Canadians have shown us once again through the Canada Day Poster Challenge 2010! I’m always amazed by the creativity that emerges from the participants and the pride they are able to express in their illustration,” said Minister Moore. “These works of art reflect what our country’s young artists think and feel about their Canada, and it is very meaningful.”
“The Canada Day Poster Challenge gave young Canadians a great opportunity to discover the rich heritage and history of their country,” said Minister of State Yelich. “With all the wonderful works of art we received, it is clear that they are proud Canadians.” |
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 |
Calgary, AB- Canadians suffering from injuries and chronic diseases affecting the brain and nerves will benefit from new medical technologies thanks to a joint investment from the Governments of Canada and Alberta. Funding for the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) nerve repair and regeneration facility at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Medicine will make it easier for promising treatments developed in its labs to reach the marketplace, and patients worldwide.
"Today's investment will ensure that our health research community has the resources and equipment needed to transfer discoveries into marketable products, which will benefit the quality of life for many Canadians," said the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
$2.3 million in support from the Canada-Alberta Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA), the University of Calgary, and Integra LifeSciences Corporation, is enabling research leaders at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute to access new resources needed to pre-clinically test new nerve regeneration technologies. The ability to perform these tests will play a key role in enhancing the HBI's capacity to efficiently translate discoveries into marketable products.
"When people think about Alberta, we want them to think about groundbreaking science and big ideas," said Doug Horner, Deputy Premier and Minister of Advanced Education and Technology. "This investment in the Hotchkiss Brain Institute will help put our province on the map as the place-to-be for innovative medical research." |
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