The Tiger in Somerville (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Alan of Gen-X at 40 and I had an exchange on our Canadian political future. The question: When will Stephen Harper quit as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and who will replace him? *** My entry: Harper will step down in 2019, and Jim Prentice replaces him at the head of a Tory majority government. [...]
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 26/09/2008
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty urged Ottawa yesterday to help his government attract more automotive investment, but federal Industry Minister Jim Prentice said auto makers have not asked for anything similar to the $25-billion (U.S.) in loan guarantees approved by the U.S. government.
Abandoned Stuff by Saskboy (Free subscription) | 15/09/2008
An issue that was going to explode (again) in the Canadian blogosphere this Fall, but hasn’t yet because the election killed/stalled it, is Bill C-61 the Canadian Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Conservative Minister Jim Prentice introduced the bill and tried to feed Canadians the lie that it was made with their input and interest [...]
Progressive Bloggers (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
This is presented as informational only - I am not endorsing any candidates in this election, and will be happy to post any such information for any other campaign, for any party.JIM PRENTICE CAMPAIGN EVENT (Calgary Centre-North)Please join us this Friday, September 12thMolly Malone's Irish Pub in Kensington, CalgaryStarting at 4:00 pmHave some fun on the campaign trailAs always the beer will be cold...
Michael Geist's Blog (Free subscription) | 09/09/2008
Reforms to the statutory damages provisions formed a big part of the government's communication strategy for Bill C-61. Although scooped by the National Post, Industry Minister Jim Prentice emphasized the introduction of amendments to the statutory damages provisions that purportedly create limits for damages that arise from "private purposes" infringement. The provision has proven unpopular for both...
Michael Geist's Blog (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
The CBC.ca has begun a special report on telecom in Canada, titled Disconnected . Today's articles include an interview with Jim Prentice and a look at mounting consumer frustration.
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Federal Industry Minister Jim Prentice announced $12 million for the East Isle Shipyard in eastern P.E.I. on Friday, part of a program that encourages companies to buy Canadian.
Market Wire - Government: International (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
GEORGETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, today announced three federal contribution agreements for shipbuilding projects that will bring substantial jobs to Atlantic Canada.
Space Politics (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
While Americans have been fixated on political conventions the last two weeks, there have been some space policy developments in Canada. On Tuesday Industry Minister Jim Prentice named astronaut Steve MacLean as the new president of the Canadian Space Agency. And Prentice gave MacLean his marching orders in a speech announcing the appointment: [...]
Leftlane (Free subscription) | 04/09/2008
Automotive jobs have been flowing out of Canada just about as fast as the value of the Canadian dollar has been rising, but Canadian Industry Minister Jim Prentice is looking to flip the script. Canada has offered Ford $75 million to keep more than 750 jobs in Windsor, Ontario. The incentives package is intended to [...]
Market Wire - Government: State (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
WINDSOR, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) A new joint investment with the Ford Motor Company of Canada will create or sustain up to 757 auto sector jobs and make Canada a major research centre for greener, fuel-efficient engine technologies, the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, announced today.
Space Ref (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
Cambridge, Ontario September 2, 2008 Check Against Delivery Thank you for your kind introduction and for this opportunity to talk to you today. I am joined by my colleague and friend Mr. Gary Goodyear, Member of Parliament for Cambridge and Chair of the Conservative Space Industry Caucus. Gary has been an articulate and, indeed, relentless advocate on your behalf, and also on behalf of the people of...
Market Wire (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, announced today a $27-million repayable contribution in Heroux Devtek Inc. for the research and development (R&D) of advanced landing gear technologies. The $77-million project will focus on improving the reliability and performance of landing gear systems, as well as reducing their impact on the environment.
Market Wire (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, today announced federal government support for the research and development (R&D) of next-generation nanotechnology-based coatings for the multinational Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.
Space Ref (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) today appointed Dr. Steve MacLean as President of the CSA.
