Media Advisory: Harper Government to Make Major Announcement on Research and Innovation in Canada

Attention: Assignment Editors (Education, Science)


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 12, 2012) - On Tuesday, March 13, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, will make an announcement related to research and innovation.

Following the announcement will be a laboratory tour, photo opportunities and media availability.

DATE: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Atrium (first floor)
Faculty of Medicine
University of Ottawa
451 Smyth Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5

Contact Information:

Stephanie Kale
Media Relations Advisor
Canada Research Chairs Program
Office: 613-996-8373
Email: stephanie.kale@chairs-chaires.gc.ca

Ryan Hill, Coordinator
Media Relations and Online Engagement
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Tel.: 613-943-5346; Cell: 613-294-6247
Email: ryan.saxby-hill@innovation.ca

Stephanie Thomas
Special Assistant (Communications)
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
Office: 613-960-7728
Email: stephanie.thomas@ic.gc.ca

Karine Proulx
Media Relations Officer
University of Ottawa
Office: 613-562-5800 Ext. 3149
Email: karine.proulx@uOttawa.ca