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Making Our Voices Heard On Foreign Workers
By Karna Gupta, President and CEO, ITAC In the months since Prime Minister Stephen Harper shuffled his Cabinet in July, ITAC has maintained an active schedule of meetings with ministers and senior staff members in portfolios that have some connection …
New Fund Aims To Assist Ontario Manufacturers
On December 9, Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Fund. In launching the fund, Goodyear said: “Our government is looking ahead to the new …
Government Launches Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives
On December 6, the federal government launched the Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPI), which it calls “a new suite of initiatives designed to support and develop a stronger, more vibrant southern Ontario economy.” In announcing the SOPI, Gary Goodyear, Minister of …
ITAC At India Telecom 2013
New ITAC Online Newsletter Focuses on Microsystems
The issue of ITAC Online is now available here. This month, the focus is on Canada’s microsystems sector, and presents the views of three of the industry’s leaders: self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur” Antoine Paquin, who is back in the game again …
2013 Ingenious Awards: Meet The Winners
Not-For-Profit University of Ontario Institute of Technology: Artemis Project Uncompromising Child Health Care Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death. Of the 15 million premature babies born around the world every year, almost 1.1 million will die from …
ITAC Encourages Trans-Pacific Agreement
ITAC President and CEO Karna Gupta has written to International Trade Minister Ed Fast, encouraging him to conclude a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement that opens new markets for Canada and establishes rules for global trade. Gupta told the minister: “A …
2013 Ingenious Awards Winners Named
News Release 2013 Ingenious Awards Recognize Five Technology Innovators Toronto, Ontario: November 27, 2013. What does it take to revolutionize the way Europe’s largest underground gold mine operates, provide real-time analysis of the vital signs of premature infants, or streamline …
Build In Canada Innovation Program Call For Proposals
Public Works and Government Services recently announced the fourth Call for Proposals for the Build in Canada Innovation Program. Under the program, businesses can make proposals for the opportunity to test late stage innovative goods and services in the federal …
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Members Address Skills Shortage
ITAC joined fellow members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to comment on the skill shortages facing Canada. “Competition to find and hire highly qualified and skilled professionals is intense, according to our members,” said Perrin Beatty, President and CEO …