Montréal, Quebec
Today, the Honourable François‑Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Guy Parmelin, Swiss Federal Councillor for Economic Affairs, Education and Research, committed to increasing science, technology and innovation research partnerships between the two countries.
Minister Champagne and Federal Councillor Parmelin signed a joint statement enhancing the already strong and diversified relationship between Canada and Switzerland in various research areas. Together, Canada and Switzerland are committed to fostering greater research ties, including the sharing of best practices; facilitating greater access to technology, markets and talent; and building linkages between academia, industry and government.
