Media Advisory: Government of Canada to Announce Support for Research and Innovation at Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions

Attention: Assignment Editors (Education, Technology, Science)


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 15, 2014) - The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will make an announcement in support of research and innovation at Canadian postsecondary institutions.

Prior to the announcement, the Minister of State will tour a laboratory. Media are invited to join the tour.

Media availability and photo opportunities will take place following the announcement.

DATE: Thursday, October 16, 2014
TIME: Tour at 10 a.m. ET
Announcement at 10:30 a.m. ET
PLACE: Galbraith Building
Michael Charles Council Chamber (2nd floor)
University of Toronto
35 St. George St.
Toronto, Ontario

Contact Information:

Anne-Marie Cenaiko
Media Relations Advisor
Canada Research Chairs Program
613-996-8373
Anne-Marie.Cenaiko@sshrc.crsh.gc.ca

Michael Bhardwaj
Media Relations Specialist
Canada Foundation for Innovation
613-943-5346
michael.bhardwaj@innovation.ca

Scott French
Director of Communications and Parliamentary Affairs
Office of the Honourable Ed Holder
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
613-943-6177

Elissa Strome
Director, Strategic Initiatives
Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation
University of Toronto
416-978-6475