Media Advisory/EVENT CANCELLED: Government of Canada to Celebrate New and Renewed Canada Research Chairs


WINDSOR, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 14, 2011) - Please note that this event has been cancelled.

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology) will congratulate the recipients of the new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at the University of Windsor. The Canada Research Chairs program is helping Canada develop, attract and retain some of the world's best researchers.

There will be a photo opportunity and media availability following the announcement.

Date: Monday, January 17, 2011
   
Time: 10:00 a.m.
   
Location: Essex Hall, Room 173-6 (first floor of building)
  University of Windsor
  401 Sunset Avenue
  Windsor, Ontario

Contact Information: Canada Research Chairs Program
Trevor Lynn
Manager, Communications
613-992-7302
613-302-9879 (cell)
trevor.lynn@chairs-chaires.gc.ca
or
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Yves Melanson
Coordinator, Media Relations
613-996-3160
613-447-1723 (cell)
yves.melanson@innovation.ca
or
Canada Research Chairs Program
Michael Adams
Media Relations Advisor
613-994-1758
613-884-6118 (cell)
michael.adams@chairs-chaires.gc.ca
or
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
Gary Toft
Director of Communications
613-943-7599