/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Government of Canada to announce major investment in research and commercialization to promote healthier communities/

HAMILTON, ON, July 27, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, will make a funding announcement that will help research centers in diverse sectors, including health care, bring their innovative solutions to market. The Minister will be joined by researchers, students and their industrial counterparts at the event. Jean Saint-Vil, Associate Vice President of the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) will also attend the announcement.

Media are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in at the reception desk. In addition to being able to interview the Minister, media will have the opportunity to speak to researchers and students.

Date:	July 30, 2018
Time:	Lab tour – 8:45 a.m. (ET) Announcement – 9:15 a.m. (ET) Media availability – 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Location:	McMaster Innovation Park 270 Longwood Road South Hamilton, Ontario

                       

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Ann Marie Paquet, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Science, 613-404-2733, [email protected]; Mélissa Roy, Communications Advisor, Networks of Centres of Excellence, 613-995-8824, [email protected]; Media Relations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 343-291-1777, [email protected]