WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Jan. 12, 2011) - The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, will congratulate the new recipients of Canada Research Chairs at the University of Winnipeg. 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: | Thursday, January 13, 2011 |
| Time: | 1:00 p.m. |
| Location: | University of Winnipeg |
| 515 Portage Avenue | |
| Convocation Hall, Room 2W16 | |
| Wesley Hall | |
| Winnipeg, Manitoba |
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 Tony Clement
Minister of Industry
Gemma Collins
Director of Communications
613-995-9001