Media Advisory: Government of Canada to Celebrate Canada Research Chairs at the University of Windsor


WINDSOR, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 14, 2011) - The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), along with Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex, will recognize 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, March 14, 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
Michael Adams
Media Relations Advisor
613-994-1758
613-884-6118 (cell)
michael.adams@chairs-chaires.gc.ca

Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
Gary Toft
Director of Communications
613-943-7599