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


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 27, 2014) - On March 28, the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will make an announcement in support of Canada's top researchers.

Prior to the announcement, the Minister of State will tour a laboratory at the National Institute for Nanotechnology. Media are invited to join the tour.

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

Date: Friday, March 28, 2014
Time: Tour at 9:45 a.m. MT
Announcement at 10:15 a.m. MT
Location: National Institute for Nanotechnology, Taylor Room
University of Alberta
11421 Saskatchewan Drive NW
Edmonton, Alberta

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Contact Information:

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

Media Relations
Industry Canada
613-943-2502
media-relations@ic.gc.ca

Stephanie Kale
Media Relations Advisor
Canada Research Chairs Program
613-996-8373

Mara Simmonds
Communications Coordinator
Office of the Vice-President (Research)
University of Alberta
780-492-7904