This award is also earmarked to support the development of infrastructure aimed at providing the means for training, and enhancing, skills and performance in the areas of differential diagnosis and treatment procedures. 

On Friday, June 5, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced that CMCC is receiving more than $350,000 in infrastructure funding through the federal government’s Knowledge Infrastructure Program (KIP).  KIP is a two-year, $2-billion economic stimulus measure, the goal of which is to support infrastructure enhancement at post-secondary institutions across Canada. 

CMCC is one of only six private postsecondary institutions in Ontario to receive funding. 

To qualify for funding under the program, projects were assessed according to their ability to generate economic activity and support job creation, enhance research capacity, and provide a better educational experience. 

“We are delighted that the government of Canada has recognized CMCC and its role in advancing the federal science, healthcare and economic agenda with this investment in the education of Canada’s chiropractors,” said CMCC president Dr. Jean Moss. “The KIP grant will allow us to expand our simulation laboratory and enhance the diagnostic skills and competencies of our students in preparation for their entrance into the mainstream of Canadian health care. The laboratory will be equipped with the latest technology that advances current faculty NIH/CIHR funded research assessing and scientifically measuring manual therapies.” 

In addition, CMCC will complete a number of key projects that further improve its already eco-friendly building. This will enhance  the building’s efficiency while benefiting the environment and contributing to the health and safety of the community. 

“This Government of Canada investment will provide a significant economic stimulus to the region,” said Minister of State Goodyear. “Our government is investing in innovation to create jobs, to help our economy recover quickly, and to improve the quality of life of Canadians.” 

“This grant along with funds received from the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) and the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors (ACAC) will result in a laboratory that will be unique among educational institutions worldwide,” added Dr. Moss. 

The combined investment – by the KIP program grant and CCO and ACAC gifts – represents a total of more than $1.2 million raised to support infrastructure projects at CMCC. 

For more information about the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, including program criteria and application instructions, please visit http://www.ic.gc.ca/knowledge-infrastructure. 

For further information from CMCC, please contact:  Mara Bartolucci, Director, Marketing and Communications This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 416 482 2340 ext. 274.

Source: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Division of Marketing and Communications.