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A new artificial intelligence strategy penned by Canada’s Department of National Defence warns that the military’s approach to utilizing AI is disjointed. Experts in high-tech and civil society say the federal government needs to get its act together quickly.
November 29, 2021 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security
(le français suit) We launched 3 new R&D funding opportunities! We worked with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to release three new challenges. With the launch of these opportunities, ISC has surpassed our 100th challenge milestone! Think you can solve any of the below challenges? Compete for funding to prove your feasibility and develop a solution! Apply online SME News: Get certified with new cybersecurity program See below to learn more about CyberSecure, a federal certification program to help SMEs improve cybersecurity practices. High Performance Low Cost Detection of Biomarkers The NRC is seeking robust cost effective point-of-care testing innovations. This challenge closes on December 23rd, 2021 at 2pm EST! Reducing Airborne Transmission of Respiratory Viruses in Buildings Lacking a Mechanical Ventilation System The NRC is seeking the Canadian industry to develop and manufacture building technologies and products that can protect occupants by effectively mitigating airborne transmission of respiratory viruses in buildings lacking a mechanical ventilation system. This challenges closes December 23rd, 2021 at 2pm EST! Made-in-Canada Compostable Elastomeric Materials for Medical Glove Manufacturing The NRC, in collaboration with Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Health Canada (HC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), are seeking solutions for Made-in-Canada sustainable elastomeric materials, that are compostable, to be used in the manufacturing of an equivalent alternative to disposable medical gloves. This challenges closes December 23rd, 2021 at 2pm EST! Get certified with CyberSecure Canada CyberSecure Canada is the country's cybersecurity certification program for SMEs. Learn more about how you can enhance your competitive advantage by letting your supply chain know you're a trusted business partner. Nous avons lancé 3 nouvelles opportunités de financement R&D ! Nous avons travaillé avec le Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) pour lancer trois nouveaux défis. Avec le lancement de ces opportunités, SIC a dépassé le cap de son 100ème défi ! Vous pensez pouvoir résoudre l'un des défis ci-dessous ? Appliquer pour compétitionner au financement afin de prouver votre faisabilité et de développer une solution ! Postulez en ligne Nouvelles des PME : Obtenez une certification gr'ce au nouveau programme de cybersécurité Voir ci-dessous pour en savoir plus sur CyberSécuritaire, un programme de certification fédéral visant à aider les PME à améliorer leurs pratiques en matière de cybersécurité. Détection haute performance à faible coût de biomarqueurs Le CNRC cherche des solutions innovantes, robustes et économiques pour des tests effectués sur les lieux de prestation de soins. Ce défi se termine le 23 decembre, 2021 à 14 h HNE. Réduction de la transmission par voie aérienne des virus respiratoires à l'intérieur des immeubles sans système de ventilation mécanique Le CNRC invite les industriels canadiens à développer des technologies et des systèmes permettant de protéger efficacement les occupants des immeubles sans système de ventilation mécanique en atténuant la transmission par voie aérienne des virus respiratoires. Ce défi se termine le 23 decembre, 2021 à 14 h HNE. Élastomères de fabrication canadienne pour la confection des gants médicaux Le CNRC, en collaboration avec Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC), Santé Canada (SC) et Ressources naturelles Canada (RNCan), est à la recherche de solutions faisant appel à des élastomères écologiques et compostables, fabriqués au Canada, qui pourront être utilisés pour la fabrication d'un nouveau type de gants médicaux jetables. Ce défi se termine le 23 decembre, 2021 à 14 h HNE. Soyez certifié avec CyberSécuritaire Canada CyberSécuritaire Canada est le programme de certification en cybersécurité réservé aux petites et moyennes entreprises. Découvrez comment vous pouvez renforcer votre avantage concurrentiel au niveau supérieur en informant votre chaîne logistique que vous êtes un partenaire d'affaires de confiance.
March 15, 2019 | Local, Aerospace
The Government of Canada awards $1.2 million in financial assistance to the Laval-based company Mecaer America March 13, 2019 – Laval, Quebec – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Mecaer America, Inc. is a leader in manufacturing landing gears for helicopters, regional and business transport aircraft, and military training aircraft. To better meet the needs of its clients and to ensure its growth, the company will receive a repayable contribution of $1.2 million from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. Through that financial assistance, the company will be able to invest in new procedures leading to the creation of a unique, world-renowned centre of excellence for the design, manufacture and qualification of its integrated landing gear systems. Yves Robillard, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, announced that funding today. The Government of Canada's assistance will enable Mecaer America to meet the growing global demand for aircraft production, consolidate Greater Montréal's aerospace cluster and better position that cluster on the international stage. The creation of a centre of excellence and the technological transformation of the Laval plant will also generate benefits for Canadian suppliers, from whom Mecaer America makes tens of millions of dollars in purchases each year. Mecaer America is wholly owned by Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), one of the premier international suppliers of aircraft solutions used in four business lines: actuating and flight control systems, landing gear systems, cabin comfort systems and aviation services. MAG is an Italian company with 600 employees in Italy, Canada and the United States. Mecaer America has been based in Laval since 2002 and specializes in the design, manufacture and qualification of integrated landing gear systems. The Laval subsidiary has 125 highly qualified employees, 20% of whom are devoted to research and development. Workers in the aerospace industry are highly qualified and contribute to the country's economic vitality through their well-paying jobs. This is why the Government of Canada makes strategic investments that enable companies in this sector to increase their knowledge and expertise. Quotes “In line with our commitment to foster growth for the Canadian economy, the Government of Canada's goal is to provide better support for businesses that are making investments to improve their productivity and ensure their growth and that of the Canadian economy.” Yves Robillard, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin “As Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, my goal is to help businesses grow and innovate so that they can increase their competitiveness and create good-quality jobs and wealth for Canadians. That is why we are providing our support to Mecaer America, whose success reflects on the region and on the Canadian economy as a whole.” The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED “The financial assistance from both levels of government is essential for our strategic development. It also shows the welcome extended to an Italian company that has made significant investments in Quebec. Thank you to CED for its support.” Chris O'Neill, President, Mecaer America Quick facts Today's announcement is made on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for the Innovation, Science and Economic Development portfolio, which is comprised of 17 federal departments and agencies, including CED and the other five regional development agencies. The funding was awarded under CED's Quebec Economic Development Program. To find out more about CED and its priorities, see the 2018–2019 Departmental Plan or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca. The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of federal regional economic development in Quebec: half a century of concrete action targeting the growth of Quebec's regions and businesses. https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/news/2019/03/mecaer-america-will-be-able-to-secure-its-place-on-the-world-stage.html