Media Advisory: Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development to Announce Investment in New Commercialization Centres


CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND--(Marketwired - Feb. 11, 2016) - The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will announce a significant investment in two new commercialization centres. He will be joined by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Members of the media are invited to attend. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in at the reception desk.

Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 (Atlantic time)
Time: Media arrival-10:00 a.m.
Announcement-10:15 a.m.
Location: Learning Commons
Atlantic Veterinary College
500 University Avenue
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Contact Information:

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

Martin Leroux
Media and Public Affairs Officer
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
613-943-7618
media@nserc-crsng.gc.ca