Media Advisory: Harper Government to Make Significant Announcement on Research and Innovation in Canada

Attention: Assignment Editors (Education, Science)


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 11, 2012) - On Friday, October 12, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), along with the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, will make a significant announcement related to research and innovation in Canada.

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

DATE: Friday, October 12, 2012
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Atrium
Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
University of Toronto
160 College Street
Toronto, Ontario

Contact Information:

Stephanie Kale
Media Relations Advisor
Canada Research Chairs Program
613-996-8373
stephanie.kale@chairs-chaires.gc.ca

Ryan Saxby Hill
Coordinator, Media Relations and Online Engagement
Canada Foundation for Innovation
613-943-5346
613-294-6247 (cell)
ryan.saxby_hill@innovation.ca

Michele-Jamali Paquette
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
613-947-2956

Elissa Strome
Director, Strategic Initiatives
Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation
University of Toronto
416-978-6475
elissa.strome@utoronto.ca