Media Advisory: Minister McKenna to Celebrate Support for Top Researchers at the University of Ottawa


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 10, 2016) - The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will highlight the Government of Canada's support of research and innovation at the University of Ottawa.

After the announcement, Minister McKenna will tour Dr. Benoît Lessard's lab and participate in a demonstration. Media are invited to join the tour for a photo-op.

Media availability will take place after the announcement.

Date: Friday, February 12, 2016
Time: Announcement at 10:15 a.m.
Location: University of Ottawa
SITE Building, Ground Floor Lobby
800 King Edward Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario

Follow Minister Duncan on Twitter: @ScienceMin

Contact Information:

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

Neomie Duval
Manager, Media Relations
University of Ottawa
613-240-0275
neomie.duval@uOttawa.ca