PREMIER TAKES LEAD ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT OF CANADA’S ENERGY RESOURCES
by wade on July 31, 2012
Executive Council: July 27, 2012: In 2007, the Council of the Federation (COF) developed an energy strategy titled A Shared Vision for Energy in Canada. It has been five years since the development of this strategy and much has changed. The commitments under the 2007 Seven Point Action Plan continue to be key priorities for provinces and territories. However, governments are now facing new and urgent priorities that require premiers to renew the 2007 COF energy strategy to ensure its continued relevance to Canada’s energy challenges. Read more.
RDC PROVIDES FUNDING FOR GRI'S 3-D SIMULATION SOFTWARE
by wade on July 31, 2012
July 16, 2012: Funding announced today by the Research and Development Corporation (RDC) is supporting the development of an innovative 3-D simulation software product that will enhance offshore oil and gas installation design and operations. Mount Pearl-based GRI Simulations Inc. is receiving $250,000 from the RDC's Proof of Concept program to assist with simulating oil field design as well as underwater oil spill and pipeline repair response in a variety of offshore conditions around the globe. Read more.
SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE
by wade on July 31, 2012
Fisheries and Aquaculture; July 12, 2012: The Newfoundland and Labrador aquaculture industry has a reputation for safe, high-quality fish and seafood products produced in an environmentally sustainable manner. Since the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the presence of Infectious Salmon Anaemia virus at a salmon farm on the south coast of the province, there has been some public discussion about the development of aquaculture and the impact it has on our environment,” said the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Read more.
2012 IRAP Regional Awards for New Technology
by wade on July 20, 2012
A call for applications is going out to Canadian SMEs for the Award for New Technology that recognizes innovation excellence in the development, adoption and application of new technology in process or products.
In each of the five IRAP regions across the country, one award winner and two finalists will be selected and recognized for their achievements. Regional award presentations will be held to honour the award recipient and finalists for their innovative excellence in new technology, as well as showcased in CME's national 20/20 magazine.
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RDC HELPS FUND NEW UNDERWATER ROV CAMERA
by wade on July 19, 2012
