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Future Directions consultation paper

December 2, 2004

The Canada Foundation for Innovation sent the following document to research institutions across the country on November 22, 2004. The CFI produces these updates periodically.  These are shared with...

Presentation by Dr. Eliot Phillipson, President and CEO Canada Foundation for Innovation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

December 1, 2004

Presentation by Dr. Eliot Phillipson, President and CEO Canada Foundation for Innovation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance   Download Presentation Notes   Related...

Canadian Research Hospitals to get $66 Million Boost

November 22, 2004

 - Download backgrounder   OTTAWA, November 22, 2004— A better health care system is a top priority for Canadians. Today, Dr. Eliot Phillipson, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation...

Prime Minister announces $194 million to create new Canada Research Chairs

November 12, 2004

Canada Research Chairs News Release Canada Research Chairs Infrastructure Fund / Fonds d’infrastructure pour les Chaires de recherche du Canada Institution / Établissement Projects...

Canada Foundation for Innovation Empowers Canadian Universities to Compete for the Best Talent in the World

October 21, 2004

OTTAWA, October 21, 2004—More than ever, better research tools and techniques are opening up new horizons and opportunities. Institutions are competing to attract and retain researchers who are,...

INVITATION - CFI Annual Public Meeting

September 23, 2004

Science in the Third Millennium You are invited to the Canada Foundation for Innovation's Annual Public Meeting. Special guest Bob McDonald, host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks, will talk about some...

Timing of future competitions

July 27, 2004

The CFI Board has determined that it would be premature to launch another Innovation Fund competition in the Fall of 2004 as originally envisaged. Rather, the Board wishes to reflect on how best the CFI...

Summary Of User Feedback From Regional Visits And Online Survey

July 21, 2004

As part of CFI's continual improvement process we are currently reviewing our database and web services. In December 2003 we conducted interviews with a sample of web services users, we also posted an...

CFI Helps to Keep Great Research Minds in Canada

June 29, 2004

OTTAWA, June 29, 2004—Thanks to the infrastructure investments made by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), institutions are able to attract and retain the world’s best researchers when...

Former President and CEO of the CFI Receives the Walter Hitschfeld Award

May 3, 2004

Former President and CEO of the CFI Receives the Walter Hitschfeld Award QUEBEC, May 3, 2004—Dr. David Strangway, former President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) was presented...

CFI Invests Almost $30 Million to Boost Research Capacity Across Canada

April 26, 2004

FREDERICTON, April 26, 2004—Canadian institutions across the country have received a huge boost that will help them attract and retain 164 high-caliber researchers. The Canada Foundation for Innovation...

Industry Minister Lucienne Robillard announces $138.3 million for new Canada Research Chairs

April 5, 2004

Canada Research Chairs News Release Canada Research Chairs Infrastructure Fund / Fonds d’infrastructure pour les Chaires de recherche du Canada Institution / Établissement Projects...

The CFI Invests Over $20 Million for the First Canadian-Based International Laser Research Facility

April 2, 2004

  - Download backgrounder VARENNES, April 2, 2004—A first ever state-of-the-art multi-beam laser system will be developed in Canada and position the country as an international...

The CFI Provides Major Boost for Research in Canada

March 8, 2004

OTTAWA, March 8, 2004—Canada’s research community will receive a major boost thanks to a $585.9 million investment from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). This investment will help...

Dr. David Strangway Selected as Honorary Member of the Engineering Institute of Canada

March 6, 2004

Dr. David Strangway Selected as Honorary Member of theEngineering Institute of Canada OTTAWA, March 6, 2004—Dr. John Evans, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation...

Dr. Eliot Phillipson Appointed President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation

February 16, 2004

Dr. Eliot Phillipson Appointed President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation OTTAWA, February 16, 2004—Dr. John Evans, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for...

CFI Annual Public Meeting

January 20, 2004

SCIENCE IN THE THIRD MILLENNIUM You are invited to the Canada Foundation for Innovation's Annual Public Meeting where special guest Bob McDonald, host of CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks, will talk about...

The CFI Invests $3.8 Million in International HIV/AIDS Research

January 15, 2004

 - Download backgrounder WINNIPEG, January 15, 2004—A group of leading Canadian HIV/AIDS researchers, led by Dr. Frank Plummer from the University of Manitoba was awarded $3.8 million...