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


MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 8, 2015) - The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), accompanied by Bob Dechert, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Erindale and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minster of Justice, will make an announcement in support of research and innovation at Canadian postsecondary institutions.

Prior to the announcement, Minister of State Holder and MP Dechert will tour the Terrence Donnelly Health Sciences Complex. Media are invited to join the tour.

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

DATE: Thursday, April 9, 2015
TIME: Tour at 10:00 a.m. (eastern)
Announcement at 10:30 a.m. (eastern)
PLACE: Terrence Donnelly Health Sciences Complex (1st floor)
University of Toronto Mississauga
3359 Mississauga Road North
Mississauga, Ontario

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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)
343-291-2700

Jane Stirling
Director, Marketing and Communication
University of Toronto (Mississauga)
905-569-4350
jane.stirling@utoronto.ca