VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - March 14, 2016) - The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will announce the newest Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) during an official ceremony at The University of British Columbia. The CERC Program attracts some of the most talented and innovative researchers from around the world, and helps to further Canada's growing reputation as a leader in research, higher learning, and science and technology development. There will be media availability and photo opportunities following the announcement.
| DATE: | March 15, 2016 |
| TIME: | Media Arrival - 10:40 a.m. (PT) |
| Announcement - 10:45 a.m. (PT) | |
| PLACE: | Vancouver School of Economics, Iona Building, |
| Room 300 - Bachelor of International Economics Lounge | |
| University of British Columbia, 6000 Iona Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1L4 |
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Contact Information:
Michael Adams
Communications Advisor
Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program
613-944-1758
Cell: 613-219-7523
Veronique Perron
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Science
343-291-2600
Glenn Drexhage
Media Relations Specialist
The University of British Columbia
604-822-2234
Cell: 604-868-0896
Communications Advisor
Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program
613-944-1758
Cell: 613-219-7523
Veronique Perron
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Science
343-291-2600
Glenn Drexhage
Media Relations Specialist
The University of British Columbia
604-822-2234
Cell: 604-868-0896