TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 15, 2014) - Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDevOntario)
Minister Goodyear delivered opening remarks today at the Southern Ontario Smart Computing Innovation Platform (SOSCIP): Impact 2014 conference. The conference showcased results to-date, celebrated the partnerships that have fuelled its successes, and launched a new phase of growth for SOSCIP.
The Minister spoke about the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting groundbreaking research and innovation.
The Minister also noted a series of new funding initiatives, launched in December 2013 that will continue to fuel business innovation in the region. More than $530 million over five years is available through the Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives, aimed at retaining, attracting and growing businesses in southern Ontario to increase the region's global competitiveness.
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"We all know that partnerships are important to moving forward in today's economy and we are proud to support this innovative platform in southern Ontario. We will keep working with strategic partners like many of those here today, to maximize the research capability and potential in our region and help to turn ideas into goods and services that can be commercialized globally, which creates jobs for the region."
Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for FedDevOntario
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Remarks to the SOSCIP Impact 2014 Conference
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- Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives
- SOSCIP
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