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Progress and Institutional Reports now available

December 21, 2001

The new and improved Progress report forms are now available on our website and can be prepared and submitted electronically. The forms are to be used in the same way as our other forms. Project Leaders...

Minister Tobin Announces New Recipients of Canada Research Chairs

November 29, 2001

Minister Tobin Announces New Recipients of Canada Research Chairs

New Online Search of Funded Projects

November 20, 2001

Our new search mechanism has enhanced functionality to conduct your search and to display the results.

Canadian universities receive $17.6 million for research infrastructure to support 92 new researchers

November 15, 2001

Ottawa, November 15, 2001 -- Ms. Carmen Charette, Senior Vice-President of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), announced today an investment of $17.6 million to provide world-class research facilities...

Annual Report 2000-2001

October 26, 2001

Annual Report 2000-2001

International Funds

October 10, 2001

Project descriptions available September 2001 The response to the Call for project outlines issued last March for the International Funds has confirmed the strong interest of the research community in...

We've Moved!

October 1, 2001

As of October 1, 2001, the CFI is now located at: 230 Queen StreetSuite 450Ottawa, ONK1P 5E4 Please note that all telephone and fax numbers are the same.

Presentation by Dr. David W. Strangway President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

September 26, 2001

Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you as you embark on your pre-budget process. The events of two weeks ago make this a year like no other. All of...

MEDIA ADVISORY-President and CEO of $3.15 billion research foundation to address the House Committee

September 25, 2001

Ottawa, September 25, 2001… Dr. David Strangway, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, will be appearing before the Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday, September 26,...

New Opportunities Fund Evaluation

September 10, 2001

The CFI has engaged Hickling Arthurs Low Corporation to undertake an evaluation of the New Opportunities Fund.  Recipients of New Opportunities awards may expect to be contacted and asked to participate...

$15.9 million investment places Canada at the forefront of microchip research and design

July 17, 2001

Ottawa, July 17, 2001…Ms. Marlene Catterall, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-West--Nepean on behalf of the Honourable Brian Tobin, Minister of Industry, today joined Dr. David Strangway, President...

Canadian universities to receive $14.6 million for new research infrastructure

July 10, 2001

Ottawa, July 10, 2001…Dr. David Strangway, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), today announced an investment of $14.6 million to support the development of advanced...

Minister Tobin Announces New Recipients of Canada Research Chairs

June 27, 2001

Minister Tobin Announces New Recipients of Canada Research Chairs

Update - CFI Financial Reports Information Sessions

April 26, 2001

CFI is holding information sessions at various locations throughout Canada to provide detailed information on how to complete the financial reports and to answer any question institutions may have with...

Minister of Industry Announces Second-Round Recipients of Canada Research Chairs Program

April 25, 2001

Minister of Industry Announces Second-Round Recipients of Canada Research Chairs Program

International Funds - Call for project outlines

March 21, 2001

To be successful in the global knowledge-based economy and address today's health, environmental and social challenges, Canada needs to play an active role in international research activities. Canadian...

Researchers at Canadian universities to receive $12.1 million in infrastructure funding

March 13, 2001

Ottawa, March 13, 2001…Dr. David Strangway, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) today announced an investment of $12.1 million to provide world-class research facilities...

CFI invests $9.6 million to help launch the careers of new researchers at Canadian universitites

January 22, 2001

Ottawa, January 22, 2001…Dr. David Strangway, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), today announced an investment of $9.6 million to provide world-class research facilities...