Media Advisory: Minister Bains to Celebrate Support for Top Researchers at Dalhousie University


HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwired - Feb. 8, 2016) - The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, along with the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, will celebrate support of research and innovation at Dalhousie University.

Prior to the announcement, Minister Bains will tour the university's Heavy Structures Lab. Media are invited to join the tour.

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

Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Time: Tour: 12:15 a.m.
Announcement: 12:45 p.m.
Location: Tour*
Heavy Structures Lab
Dalhousie University Sexton Campus
Q Building, Room 100
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Announcement
Heavy Structures Lab
Dalhousie University Sexton Campus
Q Building, Room 100
Halifax, Nova Scotia

*For safety reasons, personal protection equipment such as safety goggles and steel toe boot covers will be provided on site.

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Contact Information:

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca