May
15, 2002 MAURIZIO
BEVILACQUA ANNOUNCES $614,584 IN RESEARCH FUNDING FOR QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY OF
KINGSTON. (Kingston, ON) – The Honourable Peter Milliken, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, congratulates Queen’s University of Kingston, for receiving $614,584 in research funding. The announcement of INE research grant recipients was made today by the Secretary of State Maurizio Bevilacqua (Science, Research and Development) on behalf of Allan Rock, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). “This Initiative on the New Economy research grant will strengthen our understanding of the impact of technology and shifting global issues while, at the same time, help Canadians to continue to benefit from these changes”, said Mr. Milliken. “The New Economy continues to redefine the way we live, work and play,” said Mr. Bevilacqua. “From our children embracing computers, both at home and at school, to technological advances in how we communicate, to worldwide Internet shopping, the New Economy now permeates almost every aspect of our lives.” The INE contributes directly to the Government’s efforts to make Canada a more innovative society, one marked by excellence, creativity and equity. It is a strategic investment in basic and applied research that lays the foundation for success in the knowledge-based economy. It is also an important step towards fulfilling the Government’s commitment to make Canada a world leader in research and development by 2010. SSHRC is an independent federal government agency that funds university-based research and graduate training through national peer-review competitions. SSHRC also partners with public and private sector organizations to focus research and aid the development of better policies and practices in key areas of Canada’s social, cultural and economic life. SSHRC is one of 15 Government of Canada departments and agencies which make up the Industry Portfolio of Industry Canada. Together these departments and agencies support the Government’s Innovation Strategy and help build a culture of innovation in all parts of Canada. (Details on the grants are available at www.sshrc.ca.) For
more information about Canada’s
Innovation Strategy or to obtain a copy of either Knowledge
Matters: Skills and Learning for Canadians or Achieving Excellence: Investing in People, Knowledge and Opportunity,
please call 1-800-O CANADA (1-800-622-6232) or visit www.innovationstrategy.gc.ca. -
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