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The Short Report – May 5, 2021: Federal government invests in vaccine uptake, Carleton U embarks on aging project, $5 million for new ocean supercluster projects, and more

This week in The Short Report, the Canadian Association of Science Centres receives funding to address vaccine misinformation while U of T targets strategies to reduce fear of needles; the University of Alberta receives industry funding to bolster wheat-breeding capacity, the Rideau Hall Foundation recognizes excellence in innovation, and more.

Toronto top Canadian innovative city in latest ranking

Toronto remains Canada’s most innovative city and the 11th globally, according to the 8th annual Innovation Cities Index. Other Canadian cities that placed in the top 100 include Montreal (36), Vancouver (39), Quebec City (69) and Calgary (92). Canadian cities moving up the rankings are Edmonton (122), Ottawa (254) and Winnipeg (261). The world’s most…

Canada places well on intelligent communities list

Six Canadian municipalities have been recognized as among the world’s Smart 21 cities by the Intelligent Community Forum. The cities recognized by the ICF include Montreal, Toronto, Kingston, Quebec City, Winnipeg and Parkland County AB. The cities were evaluated by the criteria of broadband networks, innovation, knowledge workforce, digital inclusion and marketing and advocacy. This…

Finance committee plans fall pre-Budget consultations

The House of Commons Finance Committee is hitting the road this fall for pre-Budget consultations. In addition to several Ottawa meetings, the committee will hold public hearing in the following cities: Vancouver (September 28), Edmonton (September 29), Yellowknife (September 30), Summerside PEI (October 5), St John’s (October 6), Quebec City (October 7), Regina (October 19),…