CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND--(Marketwired - July 30, 2015) - The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, accompanied by the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will highlight a significant investment in research at the University of Prince Edward Island.
Prior to the announcement, Minister Shea and Minister of State Holder will tour several laboratories at the Atlantic Veterinary College, including the lab of Dr. Collins Kamunde, which will be shown by Dr. Michael van den Heuvel, Canada Research Chair in Watershed Ecological Integrity.
Members of the media are invited to attend. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in at the reception desk.
| Date: | Friday, July 31, 2015 |
| Time: | Media arrival-8:45 a.m. |
| Lab tour-9:00 a.m. | |
| Announcement-9:30 a.m. | |
| Location: | University of Prince Edward Island |
| Atlantic Veterinary College | |
| McCain Foundation Learning Commons | |
| 550 University Avenue | |
| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
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