Media Advisory: Minister of State Holder to Announce Support for Young Researchers at Canadian Universities


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 13, 2014) - The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will make an announcement regarding funding for young world-class researchers studying at Canadian universities. The Minister of State will be joined by the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.

Before the announcement, Minister of State Holder, Mr. Van Loan and guests will tour a laboratory at the University of Toronto. Media are invited to join the tour.

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Time: Tour at 10:00 a.m.
Announcement at 10:30 a.m.
Location: University of Toronto
Lassonde Mining Building
170 College Street
Toronto, Ontario

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Scott French
Director of Communications and Parliamentary Affairs
Office of the Minister of State (Science and Technology)
613-943-6177

Media Relations
Industry Canada
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media-relations@ic.gc.ca

Media Relations
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
613-941-4563
mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca