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


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 1, 2016) - Media representatives are invited to join the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, as she makes an important announcement in support of scientific research at Canadian postsecondary institutions. This support will help increase knowledge in all scientific disciplines which provide the evidence necessary to make sound policy decisions that benefit Canadians and grow the middle class.

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

DATE: Friday, December 2, 2016
TIME: Tour at 9:30 a.m. (ET)
Announcement at 10:00 a.m. (ET)
PLACE: Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
Third floor, Graduate Student Room
University of Toronto
246 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON
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Contact Information:

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

Veronique Perron
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Science
343-291-2600
Veronique.perron@canada.ca

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