OTTAWA,
ON, July 3, 2024 /CNW/ -
"We warmly welcome today's association of Canada to Pillar II of Horizon Europe,
the European Union's framework programme for research and
innovation. This is an important milestone in the long-standing
strategic partnership between the European Union and Canada.
"Canada's association to
Horizon Europe demonstrates our joint commitment to enhanced
collaboration in research and innovation. And it also signals a new
chapter for our researchers on both sides of the Atlantic. By
combining the strengths of our research communities, we can
accomplish greater scientific breakthroughs and technological
progress, and become better equipped to meet today's global
challenges and succeed in the Green and Digital
Transitions.
"Canada's association to
Horizon Europe will allow us to build on our research and
innovation co-operation in crucial areas such as oceans, health,
raw materials, energy and bioeconomy, as well as artificial
intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure.
Researchers in Canada will have
access to the network of European researchers and beyond. This
deeper relationship will also boost economic opportunities and
contribute to job creation and growth in both regions.
"The European Union and Canada will continue open, transparent, and
inclusive co-operation as we go forward, actively collaborating
with our businesses, civil society, and academia. We will also
ensure support for diversity and gender equality, as well as
learning from the knowledge of Indigenous Peoples.
"Today's signature reflects the European Union's and
Canada's commitment to foster
mutual collaboration in research and innovation and contributes to
further deepening our strategic partnership."
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SOURCE Prime Minister's Office