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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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Friday, 14 May 2010 |
 Saskatoon- Food processors based in Western Canada will soon access new markets across Asia-Pacific countries, thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada.
An announcement was made today in Saskatoon by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Canada, to support international trade opportunities for western Canadian food processers. The Government of Canada is providing $961,000 to help increase the availability of Western Canadian value-added food product exports in Asia-Pacific markets. “Western Canadian producers process some of the best food in the world, and today’s announcement will help them grow and create jobs by expanding their market opportunities,” said the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. |
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Tuesday, 11 May 2010 |
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 Blackstrap MP and Minister Lynne Yelich (Western Economic Diversification) issued the following statement at the conclusion of her trip to Croatia, with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
“I am overjoyed that our Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, was Canada’s first Prime Minister to visit Croatia. I’m proud of the relationship we have between our two countries. While in Croatia, Prime Minister Harper and Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor signed a bilateral youth mobility arrangements which will further strengthen the strong relationship that exists between Canada and Croatia. Croatia is a NATO ally and contributing partner in Afghanistan. As a Croatian-Canadian, I am very pleased that Croatia is supporting our campaign for a seat at the United Nations Security Council. I want to thank Prime Minister Kosor for her hospitality in hosting Canada’s Prime Minister.” |
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