<strong>The</strong> International News Weekly CANADA 04 July 12, 2019 | Toronto Kristy Duncan longside MP Sonia Sidhu announces funding for Sheridan College Brampton: Collaborations between college researchers and businesses help our national and local economies thrive and prepare young <strong>Canadian</strong>s for the jobs of the future. Canada’s colleges are at the heart of communities across the country and fuel research that helps businesses innovate and grow. <strong>The</strong> Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport – alongside Sonia Sidhu, the Member of Parliament for Brampton South – announced nearly $150,000 in funding to support research at Sheridan College. This funding is part of a $57-million investment through the College and Community Innovation Program (CCI) that Minister Duncan announced on June 13, 2019. <strong>The</strong> grant for Sheridan College will allow researchers at the Screen Industries Research and Training Centre to buy the equipment they need to develop interactive computer-generated 3D characters. <strong>The</strong>se animated characters can be used in a range of industries, from films and gaming, to healthcare and wellness to create new products and services that will benefit all <strong>Canadian</strong>s. This investment is part of Canada’s Science Vision and the Government of Canada’s historic commitment of more than $10 billion to science and research. It includes the largest ever boost for college research funding. Minister Duncan also signed the Dimensions Charter at Sheridan College. Institutions that endorse the charter commit to embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusiveness in their policies, practices, action plans and culture. “Our government is committed to returning science and research to their rightful place. That’s why we’re investing in students and small-to medium-sized businesses so they can work together to make discoveries and continue innovating to improve the quality of life of all <strong>Canadian</strong>s. <strong>The</strong>se collaborations will boost economic development and create jobs across the country.” ~ <strong>The</strong> Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport “I am proud to be part of a Government which is so dedicated to science and research. <strong>The</strong> investment being celebrated today will not only enhance Canada’s world-class research capacity, but will also help businesses innovate to create growth, and help colleges train the next generation of researchers and entrepreneurs. I am particularly delighted that Brampton South’s own Sheridan College is benefitting as well, and I can wait to see the developments they make.” ~ Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South “NSERC values the tremendous contributions of Canada’s colleges in the research and innovation ecosystem. Today’s investment will enhance our country’s world-class research capacity, help businesses innovate to create growth, and train our next generation of researchers and entrepreneurs.” ~ Dr. Marc Fortin, Vice-President, Research Partnerships, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Quick facts • <strong>The</strong> College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program is led by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada in collaboration with the <strong>Canadian</strong> Institutes of Health Research and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Funding support for infrastructure is provided by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). • <strong>The</strong> CCI Program is one of the largest vehicles for funding applied research at colleges, polytechnics and cégeps across Canada. Since its launch in 2008, the CCI Program has invested more than $553 million in 3,158 projects at post-secondary institutions across Canada. • Sheridan College also signed the Government of Canada’ Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada charter, a new pilot program inspired by the United Kingdom’s internationally recognized Athena SWAN Charter. <strong>The</strong> Dimensions Charter will address systemic barriers in research, particularly those experienced by members of under-represented and disadvantaged groups. Virsa Fine Indian Restaurant Niagara Falls GuMmx jf rhy ho? 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