Media Advisory: Minister of State Holder to Highlight Long-Term Investment in Researchers at St. Francis Xavier University


ANTIGONISH, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwired - July 3, 2015) - The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will highlight a significant investment in research at St. Francis Xavier University.

Prior to the announcement, Minister of State Holder will join StFX President Dr. Kent MacDonald and other university representatives for a tour of laboratory facilities. Members of the media are invited to attend. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in at the reception desk.

Date: Monday, July 6, 2015
Time: Media arrival-2:15 p.m.
Lab tour-2:30 p.m.
Announcement-3:00 p.m.
Location: St. Francis Xavier University
Physical Sciences Centre, Main Lobby
5009 Chapel Square
Antigonish, Nova Scotia

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Contact Information:

Scott French
Director of Communications and Parliamentary Affairs
Office of the Minister of State (Science and Technology)
343-291-2700

Media Relations
Industry Canada
343-291-1777
media-relations@ic.gc.ca

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