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Guelph Member of Parliament Welcomes more than $22 million in Federal Funding for the University of Guelph Research Departments
July 7, 2026
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Guelph Member of Parliament Welcomes more than $22 million in Federal Funding for the University of Guelph Research Departments

University of Guelph researchers will receive more than $22 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to advance knowledge that will strengthen environmental resilience, improve human and animal health, and enable smarter technologies.   This funding is part of a $630 million investment in discovery research, training and talent development […]
MP O’Rourke announces up to $3.25 million for Canadian Food Innovation Network Inc. to help accelerate clean technology innovation across Canadian agriculture
May 15, 2026
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MP O’Rourke announces up to $3.25 million for Canadian Food Innovation Network Inc. to help accelerate clean technology innovation across Canadian agriculture

For immediate release May 15, 2026 – Guelph, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Canadian agri-businesses are leading the way in creating new solutions to reduce emissions and make agriculture more resilient. The Government of Canada is supporting this effort by working with Canadian non-for-profit agtech organizations to help science-focused small- and medium-sized businesses develop […]
MP O’Rourke announces up to $7 million for Bioenterprise Canada Corporation to help accelerate clean technology innovation across Canadian agriculture
May 15, 2026
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MP O’Rourke announces up to $7 million for Bioenterprise Canada Corporation to help accelerate clean technology innovation across Canadian agriculture

For immediate release May 15, 2026 – Guelph, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Canadian agri-businesses are leading the way in creating new solutions to reduce emissions and make agriculture more resilient. The Government of Canada is supporting this effort by working with Canadian non-for-profit agtech organizations to help science-focused small- and medium-sized businesses develop […]
Guelph business leaders share CUSMA priorities
May 13, 2026
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Guelph business leaders share CUSMA priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Guelph business leaders share CUSMA priorities   Guelph – May 13, 2026      As Canada prepares for the CUSMA review, local industry leaders shared their priorities with Guelph MP, Dominique O’Rourke and MP Tim Louis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy. The conversation took place during a round table convened by O’Rourke to ensure Guelph’s perspectives are reflected in the negotiations.     “Guelph is the […]
Guelph Chamber of Commerce welcomes new $1.5 billion in tariff support
May 7, 2026
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Guelph Chamber of Commerce welcomes new $1.5 billion in tariff support

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Guelph – May 7, 2026  Guelph MP, Dominique O’Rourke, has seen firsthand the impacts of U.S. tariffs on industries and businesses in Guelph, in Southwestern Ontario and across Canada. On Monday, May 4, 2026, she joined the Minister of Industry and Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital […]
Researcher Receives $ 1.65M to Support Innovative Training in Environmental Monitoring
April 30, 2026
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Researcher Receives $ 1.65M to Support Innovative Training in Environmental Monitoring

University of Guelph professor Dr. David McCarthy has been awarded $1.65 million over six years from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program. The funding will train highly qualified personnel at the undergraduate, master’s, PhD and postdoctoral levels using Internet of Things (IoT)-based environmental sensing to advance Canada’s resilience […]
Guelph Member of Parliament, Dominique O’Rourke Presents First Reading of Soil Health Protection Bill
April 22, 2026
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Guelph Member of Parliament, Dominique O’Rourke Presents First Reading of Soil Health Protection Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Guelph – April 22, 2026    On Earth Day, April 22, 2026, Member of Parliament for Guelph, Dominique O’Rourke presented the first reading of Hon. Senator Robert Black’s Bill S-230, A National Strategy for Soil Health Act, in the House of Commons.    Guelph is an internationally recognized leader in agriculture research and education, and MP O’Rourke continues to engage in the […]
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