Strengthening Canada’s position as a global tech leader while growing our economy and creating jobs
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April 17, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
Fast and reliable wireless services connect us to our loved ones, help us work better, and fuel Canadian innovation in areas from smart cities and connected cars to e-health and online education. Canada is already a global leader in next-generation networks, which is driving economic growth and creating good, middle-class jobs for Canadians across the country.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the Government of Canada will support a project from wireless networking technology company Ericsson Canada to advance research and development toward next-generation 5G and 6G networks – meaning faster and more secure wireless services for people here at home and beyond.
Valued over $470 million, this project will create and reskill hundreds of jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, and Montréal, Quebec. It will establish Canada as one of Ericsson’s leading global research and development hubs and help strengthen Canada’s leadership in the development of wireless technologies. The project will also support research in other cutting-edge fields, including artificial intelligence and quantum technologies.
The Government of Canada will continue to create good, middle-class jobs by attracting investment in our world-leading industries and growing our economy.
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“Today’s announcement is further evidence that Canadian workers have the talent the world needs to develop faster and more secure internet connection and other wireless services. As we continue to support innovation, we are creating good jobs, strengthening the middle class, and ensuring Canada remains a global leader in technology.”
“Canadians deserve strong, secure, and reliable wireless networks and services. By investing in Ericsson Canada, our government continues to support and strengthen the 5G networks of today and 6G networks of the future. The partnership also further solidifies Canada as a global leader in next-generation networks and creates more well-paying jobs.”
“We are already seeing the benefits of next-generation technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence, yet we are still in the early days of their potential to transform our work, leisure and social lives. Ericsson’s R&D investment partnership with the Canadian government, supported by world-class talent in Ottawa and Montréal, will boost innovation and ultimately help to improve the lives of millions of people. We are determined to lead our industry through continued R&D investment.”
“Ericsson is proudly commemorating 70 years of innovation and operations in Canada this year. Today, we demonstrate our continued commitment to Canada with this high-tech R&D investment announcement. The benefits of this project will strengthen Canada’s technology expertise that is second-to-none, will bolster Ericsson’s world-class R&D centres, and is a testament to the concentration of talent here in the Ottawa-area and in Montréal.”
Quick Facts
- Today’s announcement marks the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Canada and Ericsson Canada. Discussions are ongoing, and details of the project, including timelines and the level of federal support, will be confirmed in the near future.
- The next generation of 5G wireless technology is expected to add over $100 billion to Canada’s economy by 2036.
- The information and communications technology sector plays an essential role in Canada’s economy. Each new job created by an investment in this sector creates 1.3 additional jobs in the broader Canadian economy. Every dollar spent in this sector adds almost another additional dollar to our economy.
- Ericsson Canada is a subsidiary of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Ericsson), a global Swedish telecommunications equipment company offering hardware, software, and services for mobility, broadband, and the cloud. The company currently supports over 125 5G networks in 55 countries. It employs more than 3,000 people across Canada at facilities in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, and Vancouver.
- Supporting the development of next-generation networks is an important part of the federal government’s telecom strategy, to ensure Canadians can benefit from the latest technologies. In recent years, the government has supported projects such as ENCQOR, Nokia Canada’s Bell Labs, a new partnership with Nokia, and an EXFO project to create a 5G Centre of Excellence in Montréal, Quebec.
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April 17, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day:
“As we mark the beginning of Yom HaShoah tonight, we join Jewish communities and others in Canada and around the world to mourn the more than six million Jews who were systematically murdered during the Holocaust.
“Yom HaShoah also invites us to honour the courage and resilience of the survivors of the Shoah, many of whom chose Canada as their new home and have helped build the diverse and inclusive country we know today. In the decades since the end of the Second World War, survivors have reminded us time and time again of our collective responsibility to ensure the atrocities they endured are never forgotten and never repeated, including through Holocaust education, remembrance, and research.
“Sadly, in recent years, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world have faced a disturbing rise in acts of antisemitism, including through the spread of online hate and disinformation. This is unacceptable. The Government of Canada is working to counter all forms of antisemitism, intolerance, and hatred. Last year, we provided new funding to advance Holocaust education and combat antisemitism across the country, including by supporting the creation of new Holocaust museums in Montréal and Toronto, as well as a new home for the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. We amended Canada’s Criminal Code to make it a crime to willfully promote antisemitism by condoning, denying, or downplaying the Holocaust. And later this year, the federal government plans to introduce a new National Action Plan on Combatting Hate, including an enhanced and expanded Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program to help ensure everyone in Canada feels safe and respected.
“Together with our international partners, we are also advancing global efforts in the fight against antisemitism. In 2021, the federal government pledged to promote Holocaust remembrance and combat antisemitism at the Malmö International Forum, and we have made significant progress in the years since. Last year, we doubled our annual contribution to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, and we continue to promote the Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism as an important tool to help combat antisemitic attitudes and behaviours around the world, including Holocaust denial and distortion. And since 2020, Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, the Honourable Irwin Cotler, has been a tireless champion of this important work, helping to ensure the Holocaust is never forgotten.
“Today, as ceremonies are held in schools, synagogues, and community centres across the country, I invite all Canadians to pay tribute to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, listen to and learn from their stories, and join us in vowing ‘never again.’ Together, we will continue to build a better, fairer, and more inclusive country.”
April 17, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 41st anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms:
“The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is one of the most significant documents in Canadian history and a cornerstone of our democratic society. Today, we mark the 41st anniversary of its adoption with the signing of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982, and we recommit to the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion it promotes and defends.
“Deeply rooted in Canada’s identity, the Charter guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to every Canadian, including the rights to vote and move freely within the country, and freedom of expression and religion. As one of our country’s greatest accomplishments, it ensures that all people in Canada are treated with respect, dignity, and consideration, regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, colour, sex, age, or ability.
“This year, we also celebrate the 41st anniversary of Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, which recognizes and affirms Indigenous and Treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada. We will continue to work with Indigenous partners to advance reconciliation and build renewed nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and government-to-government relationships.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I invite everyone in Canada to reflect on the importance of the Charter and the collective responsibility we have to uphold it for generations to come. Together, we can ensure that our country continues to stay true to our shared values of equality, justice, and freedom – and remains a place of choice for people from around the world to live and raise a family.”
April 16, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Orthodox Easter:
“Today, people of Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic faith in Canada and around the world celebrate Easter, also known as Pascha.
“Considered the holiest holiday in the Orthodox Christian faith, Easter is a time for hope, marking the triumph of light over darkness and new beginnings. Families and friends will come together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter mass, decorate eggs, and share festive meals. This joyous day invites us to give thanks for our many blessings and to extend a helping hand to those in need in our communities, guided by the values of empathy and compassion.
“Orthodox Easter is also an opportunity for all of us to recognize the important contributions, past and present, of members of Orthodox Christian communities to help build a stronger, fairer, and more inclusive Canada for everyone.
“On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish a blessed and joyful Easter to all those celebrating today.”
