Industry Canada regularly issues news releases and information bulletins. Whether it's a new policy, a program announcement, an appointment, or a joint program with other agencies in the Industry Portfolio, other partners or across the federal government, you'll find out about it here.
News Rooms of Other
Industry Canada and Related Websites
Check out the news rooms of departmental program and sector websites for news releases, speeches, photos, and other items.
Competition Bureau — News room
The Competition Bureau's "News room" includes news releases, advisories, backgrounders, information notices, a media relations contact list, speeches, fact sheets, and warnings to consumers.
Canada's SchoolNet — Press Releases
Canada's SchoolNet encourages the integration of information technology in learning to help students acquire skills in Internet research and communication. It also offers learning services and resources. Check the "Press Releases" section for their latest news.
Computers for Schools — Newsroom
Computers for Schools (CFS) collects, repairs and refurbishes donated surplus computers from government and private sector sources and distributes them free to schools and libraries throughout Canada. The "Newsroom" includes press releases, media coverage, success stories, awards, videos and publications related to the program.
Canadian e-Business Initiative (CeBI) — Press Room
The "Press Room" includes news releases, speeches, media coverage, presentations, as well as reports and papers related to CeBI, a voluntary, private sector-led partnership that aims to further Canada's e-business success by focusing on productivity, leadership and innovation. Please note that this website is no longer being updated.
The Digital Economy in Canada — e-News
"e-News" includes news releases related to the digital economy and the subject of electronic commerce in Canada. A "News Archive" is also included.
Canada Foundation for Innovation — Media
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation established by the Government of Canada in 1997 to fund research infrastructure. The "Media" section includes contacts, news releases, a CFI overview, events, photo gallery, CFI fast facts, videos, and summaries about funded projects.
Innovation in Canada — Media Room
In the Media Room, you will find the latest news on Canada's Innovation Strategy, including news releases, speeches, Webcasts, and related media links.
Canadian Intellectual Property Office — Newsroom
CIPO's Newsroom highlights news releases, information bulletins, and presentations related to intellectual property (IP). It also provides Internet users with the opportunity to receive IP-related developments by subscribing to CIPO News Updates.
Canada–Ontario Infrastructure Program
The Canada–Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) is a federal–provincial–municipal partnership to invest in urban and rural municipal infrastructure in Ontario. The "News Releases" section can be sorted by subject matter or by region. The "Photo Gallery" includes photos with descriptions.
FedNor — Media Centre
The mission of FedNor (the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern and rural Ontario) is to promote economic growth, diversification, job creation and sustainable, self-reliant communities in Northern and rural Ontario. The "Media Centre" contains news releases about FedNor, the Community Futures Program and the Eastern Ontario Development Fund. A photo gallery, success stories, publications, and contact information for FedNor's communications team are also available.
Canada Research Chairs — Media Room
The Canada Research Chairs program promotes research and innovation in universities, research hospitals and the private sector. The "Media Room" includes news releases, a calendar of events, information on researchers, and program statistics.
Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee — News Room
The Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee (CBAC) was created to provide independent advice to the seven ministers of the Biotechnology Ministerial Coordinating Committee (including the Minister of Industry) on a broad range of ethical, social, regulatory, economic, environmental and health aspects of biotechnology. The "News Room" section includes news releases, backgrounders, media coverage of the CBAC, and a place to subscribe to Canada News Wire.
Communications Research Centre Canada — Media Desk
The role of the Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC), an agency of Industry Canada, is to help identify and close the innovation gaps in Canada's communications sector by engaging in industry partnerships, building technical intelligence, and supporting small and medium-sized high-technology enterprises. The "Media Desk" includes a "News" section that contains news releases and articles, "Info CRC" and "Media Contacts."
Networks of Centres of Excellence — The Newsroom
The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCEs) are nation-wide, multidisciplinary and multisectoral research partnerships among universities, industry, government and non-governmental organizations that connect research with industrial know-how and strategic investment. "The Newsroom" lists upcoming events and contains news releases, success stories, a photo gallery, and an "NCEs in the News" section.
Technology Partnerships Canada — Media Room
Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) was established to invest in research, development and innovation to encourage private sector investment. It provides support to companies involved in environmental technologies, enabling technologies, and aerospace and defence. The "Media Room" contains news releases, media advisories, FAQs, the benefits of TPC investments, and portfolio highlights.
News Rooms of Industry Portfolio Partners
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency — News Releases
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), a federal government agency, works with the people of Atlantic Canada to improve the economy through the development of businesses and job opportunities. The "News Releases" section includes news releases dating back to 1996.
Business Development Bank of Canada — Media Room
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a financial institution that delivers financial, investment and consulting services to small businesses with a focus on technology and exporting. The "Media Room" contains media contacts, news releases, and logos.
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
— Press Releases
The Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) promotes economic development in Quebec by emphasizing the creation of sustainable employment and by focussing on small and medium-sized enterprises and the development of entrepreneurship. The "Press Releases" page links to all the press releases released by CED and the Canada–Quebec Infrastructures Work Program. A link to the public relations contacts is also included.
Canadian Space Agency — Media
The mandate of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is to promote the peaceful use and development of space, to advance the knowledge of space through science and to ensure that space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians. The "Media" section includes media contacts, news releases, backgrounders, speeches, media FAQs, biographies, images, publications, a place to subscribe to their distribution list, and links.
Canadian Tourism Commission — CTC Media Releases
The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) was created in 1995 to promote Canadian tourism by marketing Canada as a desirable travel destination and providing information to the Canadian tourism industry to assist in its decision making. Check out their "CTC Media Releases" section for the latest news.
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation — ECBC's News Releases
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) is a Crown corporation in charge of promoting and assisting the financing and development of industry in Cape Breton, providing employment outside the coal-producing sector and broadening the base of the local economy. ECBC frequently posts news releases on a variety of economic development initiatives on Cape Breton Island and the Mulgrave Area.
Genome Canada — Media
Check Genome Canada's Media section for help with story ideas, visual and photo opportunities, interview coordination, and articles in the field of genomics and proteomics. A Genome Canada backgrounder, news releases, speeches and presentations, articles and transcripts, a listing of publications and approved projects, photo gallery, and related links are also available.
National Research Council Canada — Newsroom
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is a leader in scientific and technical research, the diffusion of technology and the dissemination of scientific and technical information. Visit NRC's "Newsroom" which includes news releases, media advisories, events, a place to subscribe to their "Media Alert" service, and a list of media contacts.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada — Newsbureau
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) supports university research through grants, project research through university–industry partnerships, and the advanced training of highly qualified people. It fulfils its mission by awarding scholarships and research grants and by building partnerships among universities, colleges, governments and the private sector. The "Newsbureau" includes news releases, media contacts, the "Find a Canadian Expert" section, the Newsbureau bulletin, web features, and other science news links.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada — Media
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is Canada's federal funding agency for university-based research and graduate training in the social sciences and humanities. Created as an independent body by Parliament in 1977, it reports to Parliament through the Minister of Industry. The "Media" section contains press releases, facts and figures, a calendar of events, publications, and executive expense claims.
Standards Council of Canada — News & Events
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is a federal Crown corporation with the mandate to coordinate and oversee the efforts of the National Standards System. Check the "News & Events" section for events, news, notices, press releases, and subscription information.
Statistics Canada — Media Room
Statistics Canada collects, compiles, analyses, abstracts and publishes statistical information relating to the commercial, industrial, financial, social, economic and general activities and conditions of the people of Canada. The "Media Room" include media relations contacts, a listing of experts by topic, the latest statistics, as well as upcoming releases, local data, Canadian statistics, and a link to The Daily archives.
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) — Media Centre
The Media Centre is where you will find the latest media announcements on WD. It includes news releases, speeches, a media centre search, a place to subscribe to their news update service, and a link to their fact sheets and media contacts.