MEDIA ADVISORY: Minister Duncan to announce support for 223 projects at 39 different universities across Canada to help attract and retain top research talent


FREDERICTON, NB--(Marketwired - February 27, 2017) - Canada Foundation for Innovation

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will be at the University of New Brunswick to announce funding support for universities and researchers across Canada. This John R. Evans Leaders Fund support translates into jobs and new enterprises, better health, a cleaner environment and growth for Canada's middle class.

After the announcement, Minister Duncan will tour the Andrew and Marjorie McCain Human Performance Laboratory at the University of New Brunswick. Media are invited to join the tour.

Date: February 28, 2017

Announcement - 10:15 a.m. (AST)
Tour to follow

Location:
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton Campus
15 Peter Kelly Dr.
Long Hall, Richard J. CURRIE CENTER
Fredericton, New Brunswick

Contact Information:

For more information:

Malorie Bertrand
Media Relations and Communications Officer
Canada Foundation for Innovation
613-943-2580 (office)
613-447-1723 (mobile)
malorie.bertrand@innovation.ca

Media Relations
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
media-relations@ic.gc.ca

Stefanie Power
Acting Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Science
343-291-2600
stefanie.power@canada.ca