Sussex Drive

Canadian Geographic Dives Deep into Ocean Literacy

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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The floor map is a major initiative of the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC) supported by Canadian Geographic, to raise Canadians' awareness of the ocean coastline and issues of conservation and sustainable development.

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  • The floor map is a major initiative of the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC) supported by Canadian Geographic, to raise Canadians' awareness of the ocean coastline and issues of conservation and sustainable development.
  • The exhibition was made possible through the generous support and collaboration of many partners including  Avatar Alliance Foundation, Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition, Ocean Week Canada, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Rolex and META.
  • Ocean Week Canada: Monday June 5 – Friday June 9, 2023
    Special Ocean Conservation Exhibit at 50 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 2K1,
    Royal Canadian Geographical Society & Canadian Geographic Headquarters, including CanGeo Talk on June 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
    PRESSURE & Ocean Conservation Exhibit Duration: Monday, June 5 – Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
  • Proceeds will support Canadian Geographic Education to supply free, bilingual, curriculum educational resources to Canadian teachers.

Media Advisory – Fireside Chat on Climate Change, Finance, and Development

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Members of the media are invited to attend the event at the Global Centre for Pluralism located at 330 Sussex Drive in Ottawa for a fireside chat between 5-6 p.m. EST.

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  • Members of the media are invited to attend the event at the Global Centre for Pluralism located at 330 Sussex Drive in Ottawa for a fireside chat between 5-6 p.m. EST.
  • Please RSVP to [email protected] if youd like to attend or request 1-1 interviews with the spokespeople in attendance.
  • Its mission is to provide high-quality capacity-building programs for financial supervisors and regulators, primarily in emerging markets and developing countries.
  • Toronto Centre is supported by Global Affairs Canada, the International Monetary Fund, and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.

Royal Canadian Mint $2 Circulation Coin Marks the 100Th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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"The Mint has the unique privilege of creating lasting reminders of Canadian achievements through coins and it is proud that its newest $2 circulation coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of Canada's discovery of insulin," said Marie Lemay, the Mint's President and CEO.

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  • "The Mint has the unique privilege of creating lasting reminders of Canadian achievements through coins and it is proud that its newest $2 circulation coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of Canada's discovery of insulin," said Marie Lemay, the Mint's President and CEO.
  • The reverse of the $2 circulation coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin as a treatment for diabetes is designed by Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario artist Jesse Koreck.
  • The words 'INSULIN'/ 'INSULINE' appear on the coin's outer ring, as do the years '1921' and '2021', highlighting the anniversary.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

Royal Canadian Mint $2 Circulation Coin Marks the 100Th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Hormones, Coins of Canada, Branches of biology, Endocrine system, Banking in Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, St. Boniface, Winnipeg, Sussex Drive, Insulin, Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins

"The Mint has the unique privilege of creating lasting reminders of Canadian achievements through coins and it is proud that its newest $2 circulation coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of Canada's discovery of insulin," said Marie Lemay, the Mint's President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "The Mint has the unique privilege of creating lasting reminders of Canadian achievements through coins and it is proud that its newest $2 circulation coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of Canada's discovery of insulin," said Marie Lemay, the Mint's President and CEO.
  • The reverse of the $2 circulation coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin as a treatment for diabetes is designed by Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario artist Jesse Koreck.
  • The words 'INSULIN'/ 'INSULINE' appear on the coin's outer ring, as do the years '1921' and '2021', highlighting the anniversary.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

National Gallery of Canada reopens Friday, July 16 with a series of groundbreaking exhibitions and installations

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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Friday, July 16 at the National Gallery of Canada (NGC).

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  • Friday, July 16 at the National Gallery of Canada (NGC).
  • The Gallery also announced today that admission is now free for Indigenous PeopleInuit, Mtis, and First Nations.
  • Rembrandt in Amsterdam: Creativity and Competitionis organized by the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, and the Stdel Museum, Frankfurt am Main.
  • Founded in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada has played a key role in Canadian culture for well over a century.

Minister Champagne marks the completion of construction of the Biologics Manufacturing Centre in Montréal

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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Today,the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the completion of construction of the new Biologics Manufacturing Centre on the National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) Royalmount site in Montral, Qubec.

Key Points: 
  • Today,the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the completion of construction of the new Biologics Manufacturing Centre on the National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) Royalmount site in Montral, Qubec.
  • Once fully licensed and operational, the Biologics Manufacturing Centre will have full end-to-end manufacturing capabilities.
  • The National Research Council of Canada is responsible for the construction, fit-up and initial operation of the Biologics Manufacturing Centre.
  • Construction of the Biologics Manufacturing Centre took only 10 months, whereas construction of similar facilities typically takes two years or more to complete.

The National Research Council of Canada and the University of British Columbia launch new Collaboration Centre for Clean Energy Transition

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 4, 2021 /CNW/ - The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are pleased to announce their new Collaboration Centre for Clean Energy Transition.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, June 4, 2021 /CNW/ - The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are pleased to announce their new Collaboration Centre for Clean Energy Transition.
  • The Collaboration Centre for Clean Energy Transition will have dedicated research space at the National Research Council of Canada and the University of British Columbia.
  • To foster collaboration, the National Research Council of Canada is co-locating researchers and equipment with partners to create collaboration centres anchored in research themes of shared mutual interest.
  • "We are excited to be enhancing our collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada through the creation of this centre.

Government of Canada invests in innovative Canadian solutions to help in the fight against COVID-19

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the government has been working closely with industry to ensure Canada is at the forefront of the global fight against COVID-19.

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  • Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the government has been working closely with industry to ensure Canada is at the forefront of the global fight against COVID-19.
  • "Through the Innovative Solutions Canada program, we are supporting innovative Canadian companies and investing in their cutting-edge solutions to the challenges of COVID-19.
  • I thank the Canadian innovators who have stepped up to help us in the fight against COVID-19."
  • "Supporting these innovative Canadian solutions through the National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program will help respond to COVID-19 challenges.

National Research Council of Canada announces funding support for Canada-UK collaboration projects focussed on sustainable agriculture

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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The successful projects are focussed on improving productivity and sustainability in the agricultural industry, including crop, livestock, and/or aquaculture systems using precision and data-driven solutions.\nThe National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is providing advisory services and up to $2.9 million in research and development funding to support 7 collaboration projects.

Key Points: 
  • The successful projects are focussed on improving productivity and sustainability in the agricultural industry, including crop, livestock, and/or aquaculture systems using precision and data-driven solutions.\nThe National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is providing advisory services and up to $2.9 million in research and development funding to support 7 collaboration projects.
  • The sustainable projects announced today are great examples of innovations that promise to make Canada\'s agriculture industry more competitive.
  • "\n"We must all work together to tackle the impacts of climate change and ensure our food production and farming techniques are sustainable, profitable and support long-term food security.
  • The UK is at the forefront of efforts to develop sustainable agricultural technologies and practices, in collaboration with our international partners.

National Gallery of Canada launches its Spring-Summer 2021 programming

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
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This sets the tone for the National Gallery of Canada (NGC)\'s 2021 spring-summer programming.

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  • This sets the tone for the National Gallery of Canada (NGC)\'s 2021 spring-summer programming.
  • Everything is connected, and our 2021 spring-summer season is bringing this to life," said NGC Director & CEO Dr.Sasha Suda.
  • More than ever before, it is crucial for the National Gallery of Canada to offer its audiences exhibitions that take into account the historical and recent facts that affect our communities and influence art history.
  • Creativity and Competition , the first major Rembrandt exhibition in Canada in 52 years, and the first to be presented at the National Gallery of Canada.