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Federal government is providing strong support for Canada’s hydrogen industry but more public awareness needed July 16, 2025

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The Short Report: July 16, 2025 July 16, 2025

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Canada’s low-carbon hydrogen industry is growing and hydrogen has important role in clean energy transition July 9, 2025

Mark Lowey

Ottawa should quickly approve nation-building projects as part of a new “Mission Canada” policy framework May 21, 2025

Mark Lowey

Government policies and regulations hobbling investment in natural resources sector that could boost Canada’s productivity November 13, 2024

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The Short Report: October 16, 2024 October 16, 2024

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The Short Report: October 9, 2024 October 9, 2024

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The Short Report: September 4, 2024 September 4, 2024

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Is Canada’s critical minerals strategy a green shift or greenwashing? August 21, 2024

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Is Canada’s critical minerals strategy a green shift or greenwashing? August 21, 2024

Lawrence Zhang

The Short Report: August 21, 2024 August 21, 2024

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Government-industry strategic collaboration is key to making Canada a global leader in battery technology August 21, 2024

Mark Lowey

The Short Report: August 14, 2024 August 14, 2024

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The Short Report: August 7, 2024 August 7, 2024

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The Short Report: May 8, 2024 May 8, 2024

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National research strategy and Indigenous-led research stations needed in Canada’s North: report April 17, 2024

Mark Lowey

The Short Report: April 17, 2024 April 17, 2024

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Net zero will take unprecedented government collaboration to “build enough fast enough” March 27, 2024

Mark Lowey

The Short Report: March 27, 2024 March 27, 2024

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The Short Report: March 13, 2024 March 13, 2024

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The Short Report: February 28, 2024 February 28, 2024

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The Short Report: February 21, 2024 February 21, 2024

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Canada needs an integrated economic-security strategy February 14, 2024

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Canada needs an integrated economic-security strategy February 14, 2024

Lawrence Zhang

The Short Report: February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024

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The Short Report: January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024

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The Short Report: January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024

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The Short Report: January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024

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Canada lacks coherent data on federal science workforce: Chief Science Advisor’s report January 17, 2024

Mark Lowey

Ottawa launches new collaborative approach to build a green Prairies economy January 17, 2024

Mark Lowey

The Short Report: December 20, 2023 December 20, 2023

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The Short Report: December 13, 2023 December 13, 2023

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The Short Report: November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023

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Existential challenges make social sciences and humanities research increasingly vital November 15, 2023

Mark Lowey

The Short Report: November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023

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The Short Report - November 8, 2023 November 8, 2023

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The Short Report - November 8, 2023 November 8, 2023

Lawrence Zhang

The Short Report - November 1, 2023 November 1, 2023

Danielle Burns

The Grapevine - News about people, institutions and communities in the innovation ecosystem October 11, 2023

Mark Lowey

The Short Report - October 11, 2023 October 11, 2023

Danielle Burns

The Short Report - October 4, 2023 October 4, 2023

Danielle Burns

The Short Report - September 6th, 2023 September 6, 2023

Danielle Burns

Still taking stock of an energy transition to come September 6, 2023

Tim Lougheed

The Short Report - 30 August 2023 August 30, 2023

Danielle Burns

Open science looks free, but check the tag July 5, 2023

Tim Lougheed

The Short Report - May 24, 2023: Dal's ocean-first approach to combatting climate change; the first in-person training site for cell and gene therapies; the genomic monitoring of pathogens in water initiative, and more. May 24, 2023

Cindy Graham

Canada needs to rethink net-zero policies to avoid looming energy gap May 17, 2023

Yogi Schulz

Academia and business create zero-carbon buildings accelerator to help Montreal meet climate targets May 3, 2023

Mark Lowey

Debate intensifies over using reprocessed spent nuclear fuel in small modular reactors April 12, 2023

Mark Lowey

Reducing range anxiety in B.C. March 8, 2023

Monte Stewart

The Short Report - March 8, 2023: New critical minerals programs; strengthening biomanufacturing, standards and best practices in youth mental health, and more. March 8, 2023

Cindy Graham

The Short Report - March 1, 2023: A boost for cancer research in B.C.; a major funding round for insect biotechnology; CFI's new strategic plan, a new SMR program, and more. March 1, 2023

Cindy Graham

The Short Report - February 15, 2023: Renewed funding for the Global Innovation Clusters; a successful funding round for Scale AI, boosting Canada's biomanufacturing capacity in PEI, and more. February 15, 2023

Cindy Graham

Collaboration spawns more funding for BC ocean protection February 8, 2023

Monte Stewart

The Short Report - February 1, 2023: A boost for potash mining; Canada becomes a full member of SKAO, the consequences of misinformation, and more February 1, 2023

Cindy Graham

Taking stock of Canada’s critical minerals potential — and the industry it should support January 18, 2023

Mark Lowey

The Short Report - December 14, 2022: Investing in biomass; breaking ground at Chalk River, counting on a critical minerals strategy, and more December 14, 2022

Cindy Graham

The Short Report – November 23, 2022: $1.2 billion for Oceans Protection Plan projects; Ontario’s AI sector growing; Attabotics raises US$71 million; feds failing on cybersecurity risks; and more November 23, 2022

Mark Lowey

The Short Report – November 16, 2022: $43M for Canada’s first lunar rover; Alberta gets advanced diagnostics centre; Vancouver has highest tech job growth; Oceans Protection Plan reports; and more November 16, 2022

Mark Lowey

Investment and innovation on the menu for Canada’s plant-based food industry November 9, 2022

Mark Lowey

The Short Report – November 9, 2022: Feds and Alberta invest $461M in hydrogen plant; new cybersecurity task force; Canada in top 15 “talent competitive” countries, open science awards, and more November 9, 2022

Mark Lowey

The Short Report – November 2, 2022: National Women’s Health Research Initiative; Ted Rogers Centre for Health Research receives $90 million; Canadian VC funding declines; Gairdner Awards; and more November 2, 2022

Mark Lowey

The Short Report - October 26, 2022: NSERC prizes; Canada's role in NASA's climate science satellite mission; an EU-Canada quantum project, and more. October 26, 2022

Cindy Graham

The Short Report: October 19, 2022 - Transforming Nokia HQ, investing in oral health research, CASTL officially opens in Charlottetown, and more. October 19, 2022

Cindy Graham

Canada urged to “go deep” on geothermal energy August 24, 2022

Mark Lowey

Canada’s innovation funding programs need transformative rethink August 24, 2022

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Canada’s innovation funding programs need transformative rethink August 24, 2022

Lawrence Zhang

Canada warming up to geothermal energy, but still lags other countries August 17, 2022

Mark Lowey

Alberta investing in innovative high-value, non-combustion uses for oil sands bitumen July 27, 2022

Mark Lowey

Energy and resource tables to serve regional green energy strengths July 6, 2022

Monte Stewart

The Short Report - June 22, 2022: A big investment in CCRM's OmniaBio, feds seek to advance digital charter, forging a new oil sands alliance, launching a climate impact accelerator, and more. June 22, 2022

Cindy Graham

Novel energy source has its ups and downs June 15, 2022

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Novel energy source has its ups and downs June 15, 2022

Lawrence Zhang

The Short Report – June 15, 2022: CREATE program receives new NSERC funding, feds provide up to $100M to Saskatchewan potash mine, Alberta invests in quantum hub, $24M for research on life-saving organ transplant technology, and more. June 15, 2022

Mark Lowey

Canada’s first “credible” climate plan requires rapid policy implementation and massive investment, independent experts say April 20, 2022

Mark Lowey

Innovation expenditures dominate federal Budget with observers hoping discovery science will be addressed in future years April 13, 2022

Mark Henderson

The Short Report - April 6, 2022: Ontario Greens issue supply chain strategy for EVs, federal funding for climate and pandemic research, a review of Canada's Remote Sensing Space Systems Act, and more April 6, 2022

Cindy Graham

Expanded biogas-renewable natural gas sector could play vital role in achieving Canada’s climate goals, says new report March 23, 2022

Mark Lowey

New technology project funded by Clean Resource Innovation Network could eliminate oil sands tailings ponds March 16, 2022

Mark Lowey

The Short Report - March 9, 2022: Sunsetting the Collaborative Health Research Projects program, $195M to support B.C. health research, Ontario's first Genome Data Science fellowships, Lululemon founder invests $100M into muscle disorder research, and more March 9, 2022

Cindy Graham

The Short Report - March 2, 2022: Ottawa commits $240M for semiconductor industry, $45M for post-secondary research infrastructure, a good month for the space sector, and more March 2, 2022

Cindy Graham

The Short Report – Feb. 9, 2022: Quebec getting Canada’s first universal quantum computer, Canadian cleantech companies receive more than $52 million in SDTC funding, Ocean Supercluster announces largest project to date, public servants learn about AI, and more February 9, 2022

Mark Lowey

Could small modular reactors help to achieve Canada’s net-zero emissions goals? January 26, 2022

Mark Lowey

Hybrid geothermal and natural gas power project launches in Alberta January 26, 2022

Elsie Ross

New advanced research agency high on federal innovation minister’s lengthy to do list January 12, 2022

Mark Lowey

The Short Report - Dec. 15, 2021: UBC launches diabetes centre of excellence, Standing Committees struck for 44th Parliament, exploring pandemic impacts, and more December 15, 2021

Cindy Graham

Q&A: Former environment and climate change minister Catherine McKenna on COP26 and Canada’s climate plans November 30, 2021

Mark Lowey

The Short Report - Nov. 17, 2021: Ontario invests in research facilities, UOttawa launches centre for Black health, a win for BrainBox AI at COP26, and more November 16, 2021

Cindy Graham

Alberta R&D facility helping carbon tech startups navigate “valley of death” to commercialization November 2, 2021

Mark Lowey

The Short Report - Nov. 3, 2021: NREN bolsters internet security with MANRS, a new green tech hub, an open science partnership, and more November 2, 2021

Cindy Graham

The Short Report – Aug. 18, 2021: Conservatives release innovation plan, pre-election funding awards, a new phase of an aging study, and more August 18, 2021

Debbie Lawes

The Short Report - August 11, 2021: A feasibility study to export blue hydrogen from Alberta to Asia, tech to reduce pesticide use, and more August 11, 2021

Cindy Graham

The Short Report - July 28, 2021: Genomic projects boost environmental resilience, backing innovation at Canada's colleges, and more July 28, 2021

Cindy Graham

Government and industry push to make Canada preferred supplier in critical minerals market dominated by China June 23, 2021

Mark Lowey

Backgrounder: Why demand for critical minerals is expected to skyrocket in the coming decades June 23, 2021

Mark Lowey

UBC launches renewable-energy research hub to create ‘living lab’ on campus June 9, 2021

Monte Stewart

The Short Report - May 12, 2021: Canada invests $80 million in cyber security, a Canadian-German clean tech collaboration, the third Arctic ministerial, and more May 12, 2021

Cindy Graham

By the Numbers: Who's getting funded in the 2021 federal budget? April 21, 2021

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By the Numbers: Who's getting funded in the 2021 federal budget? April 21, 2021

Lawrence Zhang

The Short Report - April 21, 2021: SIF gets $7.2 billion in 2021 federal budget, BC budget invests in new strategic fund, Biden's funding surge, a boost for the Stem Cell Network, and more April 21, 2021

Cindy Graham

The Short Report - April 7, 2021: VC investment hits $4.4 billion in 2020, Ontario’s rise as a hub for autonomous vehicles, Gairdner Awards recognize biomedical research, and more April 7, 2021

Cindy Graham

Canada's emissions-reduction policies and lower costs drive increasing investment in energy storage March 31, 2021

Mark Lowey

The Short Report - March 31, 2021: Canadian government invests $925 million in biomanufacturing, funding for variants research, a new digitalization centre, and more March 31, 2021

Cindy Graham

Oil and gas innovation network has yet to spend $80 million of federal funding for cleaner technologies March 3, 2021

Mark Lowey

Opinion: Leveraging Canada’s agri-food system to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 February 3, 2021

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Opinion: Leveraging Canada’s agri-food system to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 February 3, 2021

Lawrence Zhang

Government science must take a comprehensive approach to integrating AI, say experts December 2, 2020

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Government science must take a comprehensive approach to integrating AI, say experts December 2, 2020

Lawrence Zhang

R$ Exclusive: Government launches $2.8-billion plan to revitalize federal labs and build collaborative facilities November 18, 2020

Mark Henderson

The Short Report – Nov. 4th, 2020: Tracking international travellers for COVID-19; $26 million for doctoral researchers, and more… November 4, 2020

Cindy Graham

Strategic federal investment and better data needed to support clean growth, says national research institute September 30, 2020

Mark Lowey

Canada’s research ecosystem makes recommendations ahead of the upcoming federal budget, part 1 August 19, 2020

Mark Mann

The Short Report - August 12, 2020: Feds invest in mining sector, CSIS warns universities about China, new Supercluster projects, and more August 12, 2020

Mark Lowey

Mining innovation ecosystem needs dedicated federal funding to thrive, innovation groups say July 29, 2020

Mark Lowey

Ottawa and Alberta collaborating to accelerate development of Canada's hydrogen economy June 24, 2020

Mark Lowey

New national standard for data governance published May 26, 2020

Mark Lowey

The Short Report, May 6, 2020: AbCellera receives $175.6M for COVID-19 therapies; Canada contributes $850 million to global pandemic response; new “super angel” fund launches; and more May 6, 2020

Debbie Lawes

The Short Report, March 11, 2020: Anonymizing research applications mitigates gender bias; Superclusters spend a fraction of their budget; Athena Pathways aims to train 500 women in AI March 11, 2020

Mark Mann

The Short Report, March 4, 2019: Kirsty Duncan moves for a standing committee on science and research; Alberta cuts post-secondary education funding; Canadian miners make an action plan March 4, 2020

Mark Lowey

Forest industry emerging as a leader in Canada's innovation economy February 5, 2020

Mark Lowey

Feds take initial step to counter 40-year decline in Canadian wildfire research January 8, 2020

Mark Lowey

Except Greens, campaigning parties silent on support for STI October 9, 2019

Mark Henderson

To maintain its “carbontech” leadership, Canada needs a price on carbon and focused strategies, say experts September 18, 2019

Mark Lowey

The Short Report, August 28, 2019: International education, social enterprise, industrial R&D August 28, 2019

Mark Mann

The Short Report, August 7, 2019: Intelligent communities, advanced wood, cyber security August 7, 2019

Mark Mann

The Short Report, July 31, 2019: Women-led businesses, medical technologies, autonomous greenhouses July 31, 2019

Mark Mann

The Short Report, July 3, 2019: Geothermal energy, digital task force, biofoam July 3, 2019

Mark Mann

The Short Report, June 5, 2019 – McMaster endowment, AI, timber research, green jet fuel June 5, 2019

Debbie Lawes

The Short Report – May 29, 2019: CRCC progress report, poultry research, bio-refinery May 29, 2019

Debbie Lawes

The Short Report - May 15, 2019: Early career awards, cannabis R&D, AI May 15, 2019

Debbie Lawes

The Short Report - April 10, 2019: Seafood tech, forest research, clean transport April 10, 2019

Mark Mann

Business, academia and non-profits secure new research and innovation stimulus as Liberal government positions itself for Fall election March 20, 2019

Mark Henderson

Natural Resources Canada announces $4.2 million for renewable energy projects in the North January 29, 2019

Mark Mann

Ottawa invests $15.3M in Alberta advanced solar project January 25, 2019

Mark Lowey

Alberta Innovates invests $2 million to explore non-combustion uses for bitumen January 8, 2019

Mark Lowey

Suncor joins Quebec companies on CO2 capture and utilization project December 7, 2018

Mark Lowey

Ottawa invests $2.5 million in AI supercomputing hub at University of Alberta November 20, 2018

Mark Lowey

Innovation Conversations: Q&A with Nobina Robinson July 16, 2018

Veronica Silva

Sustaining Canada’s innovation in carbon capture, storage and utilization July 16, 2018

Mark Lowey

Semi-finalists chosen for flagship Clean Growth Program July 16, 2018

Veronica Silva

National Research Council receives new funding, flexibilities; IRAP boosted to handle larger projects March 20, 2018

Veronica Silva

Fundamental science, research facilities and innovation share in historic $6.4-billion Budget boost February 28, 2018

Mark Henderson

Federal innovation support programs focus of ground breaking Treasury Board inventory January 31, 2018

Mark Henderson

Feds announce $155 million to help natural resources sector address climate change December 6, 2017

Mark Henderson

FPInnovations, Allnorth team up to provide energy management solution for pulp, paper firms November 22, 2017

Mark Henderson

Is Canada’s Innovation Budget ambitious enough? March 29, 2017

Mark Henderson

GRDI launches two new genomics projects November 23, 2016

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GRDI launches two new genomics projects November 23, 2016

Lawrence Zhang

NRCan launches $50-million oil & gas clean tech program July 8, 2016

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NRCan launches $50-million oil & gas clean tech program July 8, 2016

Lawrence Zhang

NRCan launches new clean energy projects May 18, 2016

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NRCan launches new clean energy projects May 18, 2016

Lawrence Zhang

Canada and Sweden sign Arctic cooperation deal December 21, 2015

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Canada and Sweden sign Arctic cooperation deal December 21, 2015

Lawrence Zhang

Venture aims for safer, more efficient pipelines August 27, 2013

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Venture aims for safer, more efficient pipelines August 27, 2013

Lawrence Zhang

Venture aims for safer, more efficient pipelines August 27, 2013

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Venture aims for safer, more efficient pipelines August 27, 2013

Lawrence Zhang

Canada-Israel energy S&T program launched May 9, 2013

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Canada-Israel energy S&T program launched May 9, 2013

Lawrence Zhang

Canada and Israel establish energy R&D fund November 9, 2012

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Canada and Israel establish energy R&D fund November 9, 2012

Lawrence Zhang

Oil sands producers form new alliance March 15, 2012

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Oil sands producers form new alliance March 15, 2012

Lawrence Zhang

Genomics-based test for forest pathogens funded December 9, 2011

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Genomics-based test for forest pathogens funded December 9, 2011

Lawrence Zhang

Updated national building energy code released December 9, 2011

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Updated national building energy code released December 9, 2011

Lawrence Zhang

Saskatchewan nuclear reactor proposal endorsed October 31, 2010

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Saskatchewan nuclear reactor proposal endorsed October 31, 2010

Lawrence Zhang

First Arctic satellite observation station launched September 1, 2010

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First Arctic satellite observation station launched September 1, 2010

Lawrence Zhang

Domtar and FPI to build pilot nanocrystalline plant July 19, 2010

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Domtar and FPI to build pilot nanocrystalline plant July 19, 2010

Lawrence Zhang

Project launched to produce algae-based biofuel June 18, 2010

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Project launched to produce algae-based biofuel June 18, 2010

Lawrence Zhang

BDC to finance CANMET MTL move to McMaster December 9, 2009

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BDC to finance CANMET MTL move to McMaster December 9, 2009

Lawrence Zhang

Gas emission sensing technology gets $1.3 million December 23, 2008

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Gas emission sensing technology gets $1.3 million December 23, 2008

Lawrence Zhang

NRCan unveils design of CANMET MTL lab in Hamilton December 12, 2008

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NRCan unveils design of CANMET MTL lab in Hamilton December 12, 2008

Lawrence Zhang

Methane breakthrough in Canadian Arctic April 30, 2008

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Methane breakthrough in Canadian Arctic April 30, 2008

Lawrence Zhang

Nfld software firm wins GeoConnections contract January 21, 2008

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Nfld software firm wins GeoConnections contract January 21, 2008

Lawrence Zhang

NRCan and McMaster sign lab transfer MOU July 3, 2007

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NRCan and McMaster sign lab transfer MOU July 3, 2007

Lawrence Zhang

NRCan & NRC team to update national energy building code July 3, 2007

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NRCan & NRC team to update national energy building code July 3, 2007

Lawrence Zhang

Nexterra gasification technology receives funding May 31, 2007

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Nexterra gasification technology receives funding May 31, 2007

Lawrence Zhang

Ottawa funds wood products research centre at Laval October 24, 2005

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Ottawa funds wood products research centre at Laval October 24, 2005

Lawrence Zhang

ACOA funds PEI wind energy institute October 24, 2005

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ACOA funds PEI wind energy institute October 24, 2005

Lawrence Zhang

NRCan provides $6.75 million for CO2 sequestration R&D June 2, 2005

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NRCan provides $6.75 million for CO2 sequestration R&D June 2, 2005

Lawrence Zhang

Westport launches natural gas ruck demo project June 2, 2005

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Westport launches natural gas ruck demo project June 2, 2005

Lawrence Zhang

Ford hybrid vehicles focus of fuel cells demo project April 12, 2005

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Ford hybrid vehicles focus of fuel cells demo project April 12, 2005

Lawrence Zhang

DynaMotive Energy designing larger biofuel plant August 1, 2001

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DynaMotive Energy designing larger biofuel plant August 1, 2001

Lawrence Zhang

MMO support key to licensing deal November 29, 2000

Guest Contributor

MMO support key to licensing deal November 29, 2000

Lawrence Zhang