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EDMONTON, A.B. — Researchers across the country need the best labs and tools to spark discoveries that lead to healthy communities, clean air and water, new job opportunities and a prosperous future. That’s why the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, today announced more...
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June 24, 2019OTTAWA, ONTARIO —The Canada Foundation for Innovation is pleased to announce the appointment of Isabelle Henrie as Vice-President, Finance and Corporate Services at the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). Ms. Henrie joined the CFI in December 2002 and has occupied positions of increasing...
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VICTORIA, B.C. — Canada’s researchers strive to find solutions to the global challenges we face today. To support them in this pursuit, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is providing more than $4 million to 30 Canada Research Chairs at 18 Canadian universities for the cutting-edge tools...
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BARRIE, ONTARIO — When research is transferred from the lab to address business challenges, products and processes are made more efficient, environmentally friendly and economical. From reducing the ecological costs of electronic waste to streamlining food production systems, college-industry...
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June 7, 2019Many successful business developments in Canada have come from the collision of scientific inquiry and entrepreneurship. Creating clusters of expertise, where researchers and entrepreneurs work together to solve major challenges, is a promising area for growth, and one where there are ample...
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May 24, 2019Today, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) released a report highlighting the progress 12 Canadian large-scale research facilities have made due to support through the Major Science Initiatives Fund. The CFI created the fund to help these state-of-the-art labs operate at their optimal level,...
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April 29, 2019SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN — Canada is home to several high-performing, internationally renowned research facilities. The researchers working in these labs are tackling areas of discovery and applied research that are helping to power our economic and scientific productivity, which ultimately...
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April 17, 2019OTTAWA, ONTARIO — World-leading scientists need access to the right tools to help solve some of the most pressing research challenges facing society. The Canada Foundation for Innovation ensures some of those top minds have the state-of-the-art labs and equipment they need to tackle meaningful...
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April 2, 2019OTTAWA, ONTARIO — A new generation of researchers — from undergraduates to post-doctoral fellows — need cutting-edge equipment to gain the knowledge and experience to solve today’s most pressing challenges. To highlight their work, the CFI launched its second annual #IAmInnovation Twitter...
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO — Today, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) released its draft call for proposals for the 2020 Innovation Fund competition, which seeks feedback from the Canadian research community and research stakeholders that will be considered prior to posting an official call for...
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March 13, 2019LONDON, ONTARIO — Discoveries made in research labs across Canada are leading to cleaner, greener, healthier and more prosperous lives for all Canadians. Whether they are looking for effective cancer treatments or developing clean technologies, researchers need the right tools to turn their bold...
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February 12, 2019In today’s data-intensive research environment, it is imperative for scientists to gain access to data in order to conduct top-quality research that benefits Canadians. That’s why the Canada Foundation for Innovation is announcing $33.2 million to support digital infrastructure for seven...
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January 30, 2019Creating a positive work environment for our employees is paramount to ensure the success of our organization. This is one of the reasons the Canada Foundation for Innovation has been named one of the best places to work in the National Capital Region by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers...
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January 14, 2019OTTAWA, ONTARIO — Last year, research infrastructure funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation helped more than 17,000 researchers advance their work in areas ranging from education to green transportation to clean water, according to a new CFI report. The 2018 Report on results is a summary...
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December 13, 2018In Budget 2018, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $763 million over five years for research infrastructure. In addition, it proposed to establish permanent funding for the CFI at an ongoing level of $462 million per year starting in 2023–24. This presents the CFI with a...
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