REMINDER/Media Advisory: Government of Canada to Announce Support for Top Researchers at Canadian Postsecondary Institutions

Attention: Assignment Editors (Education, Technology, Science, Health) and Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Feb. 8, 2016) - The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, will make an announcement in support of research and innovation at Canadian postsecondary institutions.

Prior to the announcement, Minister Duncan will tour a sustainable chemistry research lab at The University of British Columbia. Media are invited to join the tour.

Media availability and photo opportunities will take place following the announcement.

DATE: Tuesday, February 9, 2016
TIME: Tour at 8:00 a.m. (PT)
Announcement at 8:30 a.m. (PT)
PLACE: Tour: Chemistry D Block (old building)
2036 Main Mall,
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
Meet: South entrance, 4th floor
Announcement: Earth Sciences Building Atrium
2207 Main Mall
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Contact Information:

Camille Martel
Communications
Office of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan
Minister of Science
343-291-2700
Camille.Martel@canada.ca

Anne-Marie Cenaiko
Communications Advisor
Canada Research Chairs Program
and Research Support Fund
613-996-8373 / Cell: 613-668-9865
Anne-Marie.Cenaiko@sshrc.crsh.gc.ca

Malorie Bertrand
Media Relations and Communications
Canada Foundation for Innovation
613-943-2580 / Cell: 613-447-1723
malorie.bertrand@innovation.ca