OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 18, 2013) - Their research is encouraging industry innovation, accelerating the development of new products and services and improving the lives of Canadians. On Tuesday, November 19, five promising up-and-coming innovators will be recognized for their outstanding research and commercialization contributions at the 3rd annual Mitacs Awards Reception.
The media is invited to attend.
| What: | 3rd Annual Mitacs Awards Reception |
| Celebrating Research Innovation in Canada | |
| When: | Tuesday, November 19, 2013 |
| Doors open: 6:00 p.m. | |
| Awards Presentations: 7:20 p.m. | |
| Presenters: | Hon. Greg Rickford, Minister of State for Science and Technology, and Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario |
| Hon. Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade | |
| Hon. Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration | |
| Hon. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women | |
| Hon. Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification | |
| Where: | The Rideau Club |
| Main Dining Room | |
| 15th floor, 99 Bank Street | |
| Ottawa, Ontario |
About Mitacs
Through unique research and training programs, Mitacs is developing the next generation of innovators with vital scientific and business skills. In partnership with companies, government and academia, Mitacs is supporting a new economy using Canada's most valuable resource - its people. For more information, visit www.mitacs.ca.
Contact Information:
Christine Gillies, Vice-President, Marketing Communications
cgillies@mitacs.ca
Cell: 403.829.1809
General inquiries:
Megan Airton-Cindric, Communications Director
mairton@mitacs.ca
Cell: 604.349.6092
Office: 604.822.3982