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The “What's New” section includes news releases, information bulletins, media advisories, event notices, publications, speeches, photos and other items recently added to the Industry Canada website.

• Government of Canada Encourages Youth to Pursue Science and Engineering
  2010-07-26
  Fredericton, New Brunswick, July 26, 2010 — Young Canadians will have greater opportunities to learn about science and engineering, thanks to a new federal investment.
• Canada’s Economic Action Plan Supports New Research at Canada’s Colleges
  2010-07-26
  Kingston, Ontario, July 26, 2010 — Colleges and polytechnics across Canada will soon have a greater opportunity to conduct leading-edge research and help local businesses bring new innovations to the marketplace thanks to Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
• Speaking Points
  
  The Honourable Gary Goodyear, PC, MP
  Minister of State
  (Science and Technology)
  
  Announcement of $32.5 Million in Funding for the Canada Foundation for Innovation
  
  Kingston, Ontario
  July 26, 2010
  
  Check Against Delivery
  2010-07-26
  It is a pleasure for me to be back here with you at St. Lawrence College, a college with a long and prominent history of providing world-class education to students, through its excellent faculty and staff, and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Humboldt Deliver New BizPaL Service New Online Business Permit and Licence Service Saves Time, Cuts Paperwork and Helps Entrepreneurs
  2010-07-23
  Humboldt, Saskatchewan, July 23, 2010 — Starting and running a business in the City of Humboldt just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
• Minister Clement Applauds Strong Canadian Showing at 2010 Farnborough International Airshow
  2010-07-23
  Ottawa, Ontario, July 23, 2010 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, extended congratulations today to the many leading Canadian aerospace companies for their performance in the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow.
• Statement by the Minister of Industry, Tony Clement
  2010-07-21
  Ottawa, July 21, 2010 -- Today, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, issued the following statement: "I acknowledge with regret the resignation of Munir Sheikh, the Chief Statistician of Canada."
• Minister Clement Highlights Canada’s Role at Farnborough 2010
  Farnborough, United Kingdom
  July 19-25, 2010
  2010-07-19
  Minister Clement tours the Canadian Pavilion. From left to right: The Honourable Percy Paris, Minister of Economic and Rural Development for Nova Scotia; the Honourable Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development and Trade for Ontario; the Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Business for Newfoundland and Labrador; the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry; the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway; and the Honourable Dave Chomiak, Minister of Innovation, Energy and Mines for Manitoba.
• Speaking Points
  
  The Honourable Tony Clement, PC, MP
  Minister of Industry
  
  Breakfast with Canadian Companies
  Farnborough International Airshow
  
  Farnborough, United Kingdom
  July 19, 2010
  
  Check Against Delivery
  2010-07-19
  I am very pleased to be here at Farnborough to promote the Canadian aerospace industry.
• Minister Clement Highlights Canada’s Role Within Global Aerospace Value Chains at Farnborough 2010
  2010-07-19
  Ottawa, Ontario, July 19, 2010 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, delivered a keynote address today to Canadian companies at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow.
• Dick Harris, MP, Announces British Columbia Projects to Receive Broadband Canada Funding
  2010-07-15
  Prince George, B.C., July 15, 2010 — Dick Harris, MP for Cariboo–Prince George, today announced that thirteen projects in British Columbia have been conditionally approved for funding through the Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians program.
• Member of Parliament for Crowfoot Announces Alberta Projects to Receive Broadband Canada Funding
  2010-07-09
  Drumheller, Alberta, July 9, 2010 — Kevin Sorenson, Member of Parliament for Crowfoot, today announced that two projects in Alberta have been conditionally approved for funding through the Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians program.
• Public Safety Minister Toews Announces Ontario Projects to Receive Broadband Canada Funding
  2010-07-09
  THUNDER BAY, Ontario, July 9, 2010 — The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister, today announced that three projects in Ontario have been conditionally approved for funding through the Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians program.
• Minister Day Announces Support for Engineering Graduates at the University of British Columbia
  2010-07-08
  Vancouver, British Columbia, July 8, 2010 — Young researchers will have an opportunity to expand their professional and personal skills to prepare for the workplace, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada at universities across the country.
• Minister Goodyear Announces Funding to Encourage Young Canadians to Explore Science and Engineering
  Burnaby, British Columbia
  July 7, 2010
  2010-07-07
  Minister Goodyear announces funding to encourage young Canadians to explore science and engineering.
• Minister Cannon Announces Quebec Projects to Receive Broadband Canada Funding
  2010-07-06
  GATINEAU, Quebec, July 6, 2010 — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that seven projects in Quebec have been conditionally approved for funding through the Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians program.
• Governments of Canada, Alberta and High River Deliver New BizPaL Service
  2010-06-30
  High River, Alberta, June 30, 2010 — Starting and running a business in the Town of High River just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
• Governments of Canada, Alberta and Beaver County Deliver New BizPaL Service
  2010-06-30
  Ryley, Alberta, June 30, 2010 — Starting and running a business in Beaver County just became easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
• Q1 2010 Venture Capital Monitor
  2010-06-28
  The Venture Capital Monitor provides current information about the venture capital (VC) industry in Canada. This issue presents the VC investment and fundraising trends in Q1 2010. It also describes recent federal and provincial government measures that support VC. Finally, it includes an article on the many entrepreneurship boot camps in Canada that help develop innovative start-ups.