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INNOVATION HUB [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Scientific Research
- Mineral Prospecting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Critical Materials Innovation Hub
1, record 1, English, Critical%20Materials%20Innovation%20Hub
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CMI Hub 2, record 1, English, CMI%20Hub
correct, United States
- Critical Materials Institute 2, record 1, English, Critical%20Materials%20Institute
former designation, correct, United States
- CMI 2, record 1, English, CMI
former designation, correct, United States
- CMI 2, record 1, English, CMI
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Critical Materials Innovation Hub is a U. S. [United States] DOE [Department of Energy] Energy Innovation Hub led by Ames National Laboratory that seeks to accelerate innovative scientific and technological solutions to develop resilient and secure supply chains for rare earth metals and other materials critical to the success of energy technologies. 3, record 1, English, - Critical%20Materials%20Innovation%20Hub
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Recherche scientifique
- Prospection minière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Critical Materials Innovation Hub
1, record 1, French, Critical%20Materials%20Innovation%20Hub
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CMI Hub 2, record 1, French, CMI%20Hub
correct, United States
- Critical Materials Institute 2, record 1, French, Critical%20Materials%20Institute
former designation, correct, United States
- CMI 2, record 1, French, CMI
former designation, correct, United States
- CMI 2, record 1, French, CMI
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centre de recherche collaboratif, financé par le gouvernement américain, qui vise à accélérer le développement de solutions scientifiques et technologiques innovantes afin de créer des chaînes d'approvisionnement résilientes et sécurisées pour les métaux des terres rares et d'autres matériaux essentiels au succès des technologies énergétiques. 3, record 1, French, - Critical%20Materials%20Innovation%20Hub
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-12-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Facilities
- Modernization of Military Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- secure innovation hub
1, record 2, English, secure%20innovation%20hub
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Installations de recherche scientifique
- Modernisation du matériel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pôle d'innovation sécurisé
1, record 2, French, p%C3%B4le%20d%27innovation%20s%C3%A9curis%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-11-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Facilities
- Modernization of Military Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- defence innovation secure hub
1, record 3, English, defence%20innovation%20secure%20hub
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DISH 1, record 3, English, DISH
correct, noun
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A secure facility that allows Canadian scientists and military personnel to collaborate on new defence technologies requiring classified processing. 2, record 3, English, - defence%20innovation%20secure%20hub
Record 3, Key term(s)
- defense innovation secure hub
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations de recherche scientifique
- Modernisation du matériel militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carrefour sécurisé de l'innovation pour la défense
1, record 3, French, carrefour%20s%C3%A9curis%C3%A9%20de%20l%27innovation%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9fense
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CSID 1, record 3, French, CSID
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Installation sécurisée permettant] aux scientifiques et aux militaires canadiens de collaborer sur de nouvelles technologies de défense nécessitant un traitement classifié. 1, record 3, French, - carrefour%20s%C3%A9curis%C3%A9%20de%20l%27innovation%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9fense
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-12-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Informatics
- Social Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Communautique
1, record 4, English, Communautique
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Communautique is an innovation hub dedicated to learning, collaborating, researching and experimenting in social innovation and technology. Communautique conducts research and development activities [and provides] open innovation services to citizen-users, elected officials, public administrations, institutions, organizations and businesses. 1, record 4, English, - Communautique
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Informatique
- Organisation sociale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Communautique
1, record 4, French, Communautique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Communautique [est un organisme communautaire qui] a pour mission de soutenir la participation citoyenne en favorisant la maîtrise de l'information, l'appropriation des technologies de l'information et des communications[,] et la contribution à leur développement. Communautique mène des activités de recherche et développement et offre des services en innovation ouverte auprès des citoyens-usagers, des élus, des administrations publiques, des institutions, des organismes et des entreprises. 2, record 4, French, - Communautique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-04-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Construction Materials
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Low Carbon Building Materials Innovation Hub
1, record 5, English, Low%20Carbon%20Building%20Materials%20Innovation%20Hub
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Buildings Strategy will : develop a Low Carbon Building Materials Innovation Hub to drive further research, building code reform, and demonstration activities, all promoting the use of lower carbon construction materials(e. g., wood, steel, cement, etc.) in the built environment... 1, record 5, English, - Low%20Carbon%20Building%20Materials%20Innovation%20Hub
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Mesures antipollution
- Matériaux de construction
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Carrefour d'innovation pour les matériaux de construction à faible teneur en carbone
1, record 5, French, Carrefour%20d%27innovation%20pour%20les%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20de%20construction%20%C3%A0%20faible%20teneur%20en%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Stratégie pour les bâtiments : mettra au point un Carrefour d'innovation pour les matériaux de construction à faible teneur en carbone afin de stimuler la recherche, la réforme du code du bâtiment et les activités de démonstration, tout en favorisant l'utilisation de matériaux de construction à faible teneur en carbone (par exemple, le bois, l'acier, le ciment, etc.) dans l'environnement bâti [...] 1, record 5, French, - Carrefour%20d%27innovation%20pour%20les%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20de%20construction%20%C3%A0%20faible%20teneur%20en%20carbone
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2019-10-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Operations Research and Management
- Public Service
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Impact and Innovation Unit
1, record 6, English, Impact%20and%20Innovation%20Unit
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- IIU 1, record 6, English, IIU
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Innovation Hub 2, record 6, English, Innovation%20Hub
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Impact and Innovation Unit(IIU)(formerly Innovation Hub) is driving a shift in the way the Government of Canada uses new policy and program tools to help address complex public policy challenges. 1, record 6, English, - Impact%20and%20Innovation%20Unit
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Privy Council Office. 3, record 6, English, - Impact%20and%20Innovation%20Unit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
- Fonction publique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Unité de l'impact et de l'innovation
1, record 6, French, Unit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27impact%20et%20de%20l%27innovation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- UII 1, record 6, French, UII
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Centre d'innovation 2, record 6, French, Centre%20d%27innovation
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Unité de l'impact et de l'innovation (UII) (précédemment nommé le Centre d'innovation) dirige un changement dans la manière dont le gouvernement du Canada se sert des outils de politique et de programme pour relever les défis complexes en matière de politiques publiques. 1, record 6, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27impact%20et%20de%20l%27innovation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bureau du Conseil privé. 3, record 6, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27impact%20et%20de%20l%27innovation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2019-06-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Urban Development
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- World Council on City Data
1, record 7, English, World%20Council%20on%20City%20Data
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- WCCD 2, record 7, English, WCCD
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] World Council on City Data(WCCD)... hosts a network of innovative cities committed to improving services and quality of life with open city data and provides a consistent and comprehensive platform for standardized urban metrics. The WCCD is a global hub for creative learning partnerships across cities, international organizations, corporate partners, and academia to further innovation, envision alternative futures, and build better and more liveable cities. 3, record 7, English, - World%20Council%20on%20City%20Data
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Développement urbain
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- World Council on City Data
1, record 7, French, World%20Council%20on%20City%20Data
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- WCCD 2, record 7, French, WCCD
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le WCCD héberge un réseau de villes innovantes déterminées à améliorer les services et la qualité de vie en fournissant des données ouvertes. 3, record 7, French, - World%20Council%20on%20City%20Data
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2018-09-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environmental Economics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Clean Growth Hub
1, record 8, English, Clean%20Growth%20Hub
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Clean Growth Hub is a whole-of-government focal point for clean technology focused on supporting companies and projects, coordinating programs and tracking results. The Hub also advances the Clean Technology and Innovation pillar of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, and is part of the Innovation and Skills Plan. 1, record 8, English, - Clean%20Growth%20Hub
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Économie environnementale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Carrefour de la croissance propre
1, record 8, French, Carrefour%20de%20la%20croissance%20propre
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Carrefour de la croissance propre est un point de contact pangouvernemental pour les technologies propres axé sur le soutien des entreprises et des projets, la coordination des programmes et le suivi des résultats. Le Carrefour fait également la promotion du pilier des technologies propres et de l'innovation du Cadre pancanadien sur la croissance propre et les changements climatiques, et fait partie du Plan pour l'innovation et les compétences. 1, record 8, French, - Carrefour%20de%20la%20croissance%20propre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2015-06-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
- Public Service
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- network of stakeholders
1, record 9, English, network%20of%20stakeholders
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Progress is also being made on a number of commitments made in Destination 2020, which resulted from what employees told us :... A dedicated physical space for the central Innovation Hub has been established, a network of stakeholders and a number of affiliated departmental innovation labs are in place. 1, record 9, English, - network%20of%20stakeholders
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
network of stakeholders: term used in the context of the Blueprint 2020 vision of the Government of Canada. 2, record 9, English, - network%20of%20stakeholders
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Fonction publique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- réseau d'intervenants
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9seau%20d%27intervenants
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des progrès sont réalisés en ce qui concerne un certain nombre d’engagements pris dans Destination 2020, qui découlaient des commentaires des employés : [...] Le Centre d’innovation est maintenant installé dans ses locaux. Un réseau d’intervenants ainsi que des laboratoires d’innovation dans les ministères sont en place. 1, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20d%27intervenants
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réseau d'intervenants : terme utilisé dans le contexte de la vision pour Objectif 2020 du gouvernement du Canada. 2, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20d%27intervenants
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-06-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Operations Research and Management
- Public Service
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- innovation hub
1, record 10, English, innovation%20hub
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- innovation centre 1, record 10, English, innovation%20centre
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
innovation centre; innovation hub : terms used in the context of the Blueprint 2020 vision of the Government of Canada. 2, record 10, English, - innovation%20hub
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
- Fonction publique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- carrefour d'innovation
1, record 10, French, carrefour%20d%27innovation
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- centre d'innovation 1, record 10, French, centre%20d%27innovation
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carrefour d'innovation; centre d'innovation : termes utilisés dans le contexte de la vision pour Objectif 2020 du gouvernement du Canada. 2, record 10, French, - carrefour%20d%27innovation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2015-06-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Operations Research and Management
- Public Service
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- central innovation hub
1, record 11, English, central%20innovation%20hub
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
central innovation hub : term used in the context of the Blueprint 2020 vision of the Government of Canada. 2, record 11, English, - central%20innovation%20hub
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
- Fonction publique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- carrefour central d'innovation
1, record 11, French, carrefour%20central%20d%27innovation
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carrefour central d'innovation : terme utilisé dans le contexte de la vision pour Objectif 2020 du gouvernement du Canada. 2, record 11, French, - carrefour%20central%20d%27innovation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2009-09-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Educational Institutions
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
1, record 12, English, Official%20Languages%20and%20Bilingualism%20Institute
correct, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- OLBI 1, record 12, English, OLBI
correct, Ontario
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute opened officially on July 1, 2007 to pursue the key role played until now by the Second Language Institute(SLI) at the University of Ottawa. Our Mission : Promote excellence and innovation in the fields of bilingualism and language acquisition. To this end, we endeavour to : Create a dynamic and inspiring learning environment that provides a bridge to professional, academic, cultural, and personal growth. Be a leading national and international hub for Canadian expertise, research, and public policy on bilingualism, social cohesion, and citizenship as they relate to linguistic duality. Act as a catalyst for the development, promotion, and dissemination of innovative language teaching and evaluation methods as well as cutting-edge research. 1, record 12, English, - Official%20Languages%20and%20Bilingualism%20Institute
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Institut des langues officielles et du bilinguisme
1, record 12, French, Institut%20des%20langues%20officielles%20et%20du%20bilinguisme
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- ILOB 1, record 12, French, ILOB
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créé en juillet 2007, l'ILOB poursuit le rôle essentiel joué par l'Institut des langues secondes au sein de la Faculté des arts. Notre mission: Promouvoir l'excellence et l'innovation en matière de bilinguisme et d'acquisition des langues. À cette fin, nous nous engageons à: Créer un milieu d'apprentissage dynamique et inspirant, favorisant le développement professionnel, universitaire, culturel et personnel. Être un carrefour national et international pour l'expertise, la recherche et les politiques publiques canadiennes sur le bilinguisme, la cohésion sociale et la citoyenneté relativement à la dualité linguistique. Agir comme catalyseur dans le développement, la promotion et la diffusion de méthodes novatrices d'enseignement et d'évaluation ainsi que de recherches de pointe. 1, record 12, French, - Institut%20des%20langues%20officielles%20et%20du%20bilinguisme
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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