We are prov
iding an additional $100 million to the Business Development Bank of Canada to support its venture capital activities; an additional $110
million to the National Research Council to double support to companies through the industrial research assistance program; $95 million over three years and $40 million per year thereafter to make the Canadian innovation commercialization program permanent; $37
million to the granting councils to enhance their support for industry and academic research partnerships
...[+++]; and $500 million over five years to the Canada Foundation for Innovation to support advanced research infrastructure.