International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada Luncheon

February 12, 2009
Chateau Laurier Hotel, Adam Room, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa

A Showcase of How International Science Research Partnerships are Helping to Bolster Canada’s Economic Future

With investments by governments in science and technology emerging as key to long-term economic growth, and technology partnering between countries becoming vital to their trade and economic relations, the current economic crisis may benefit from studying the innovative model of international science research collaborations being led by ISTPCanada.

Since its launch in May 2007 - with a mandate by the Government of Canada to implement science and technology cooperation agreements with key trading partners such as India, China, Israel and Brazil - International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada (ISTPCanada) has helped foster millions of dollars of joint research and development (R&D) projects between Canadian and foreign scientists and technologists, which are accelerating the commercialization of products and services, and increasing international competitiveness and prosperity for Canada.

In attendance were ambassadors and dignitaries from 20 countries. Hosted by Stuart McCormack, Chairman of ISTPCanada Board of Directors and Henri Rothschild, President and CEO of ISTPCanada, the event highlighted current bi-lateral research initiatives with India, China and Brazil, a new strategic program with California that is serving as a template for overall Canada-U.S. science relations, and an initiative linking Canada, China and Israel in the key research sector of agriculture and agri-foods.

A presentation of these successes - and future plans - were unveiled at the event.

SPEAKERS:

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, MP
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
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Dr. David T. Fung,
Chair, China Committee, ISTPCanada
National Chair of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Board of Directors
Chairman and CEO, ACDEG International Inc.
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Dr. Mitali De,
Chair, India Committee, ISTPCanada
Executive Director, International Relations, Wilfrid Laurier University
Professional Woman of the Year Award, Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce, 2006
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...with introductory comments, and review by:

Mr. Kevin Fitzgibbons
Director, Science & Technology
Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Stuart McCormack,
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
ISTPCanada
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Mr. Stewart Beck
ADM, Investment, Innovation and Sectors
Foreign Affairs and International Trade
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Dr. Henri Rothschild,
President and CEO
ISTPCanada
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Pictures

 For pictures of the event... Click here!

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2008 Annual Report

ISTPCanada 1st Annual Report unveiled - February 12, 2009

     2008 Annual Report - click here for English Version
     Rapport annuel 2008 - cliquez ici pour version français
     China Projects - click here! (bilingual)
     India Projects - click here! (bilingual)
     Initiatives - click here! (bilingual)

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Videos

 The following provides the video for each of the speakers at the luncheon:

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, MP
Minister of State (Science and Technology)

Introduction by Stuart McCormack

Speech by Minister Goodyear

Dr. David T. Fung,
Chair, China Committee, ISTPCanada
Chairman of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Board of Directors
Chairman and CEO, ACDEG International Inc.

Introduction by Kevin Fitzbibbons

Speech by Dr. David Fung

Dr. Mitali De, Chair,
India Committee, ISTPCanada
Executive Director, International Relations, Wilfrid Laurier University
Professional Woman of the Year Award, Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce, 2006

Mr. Stewart Beck
ADM, Investment, Innovation and Sectors
Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Dr. Henri Rothschild,
President and CEO
ISTPCanada