VICTORIA, British Columbia , April 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada Foundation for Innovation
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will be at the University of Victoria to announce funding for research equipment at universities and research hospitals across Canada.
The Minister will be joined by the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s President and CEO, Roseann O’Reilly Runte.
Following the announcement, media will have access to Minister Duncan as she joins scientists and students who will showcase their ground-breaking projects and research.
Media are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
| Date: | April 11, 2018 |
| Time: | 9:30 A.M. (PDT) |
| Lab tour: | 10:25 A.M. (PDT) |
| Location: | University of Victoria, |
| Bob Wright Centre – Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences | |
| 3rd Floor foyer (announcement) | |
| 2nd Floor Laboratory (tour) | |
| Victoria, BC | |
For more information:
| Alexandra Taylor Media Relations and Social Media Specialist Canada Foundation for Innovation O: 613.943.2580 M: 613.447.1723 alexandra.taylor@innovation.ca | Ann Marie Paquet Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Science 613.404.2733 ann-marie.paquet@canada.ca |
| Media Relations Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada 343.291.1777 ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca |