/R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Government of Canada to announce support for the future of Canada's mining sector/ Français
ROUYN-NORANDA, QC, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada's mining sector is an important pillar of Canada's economy. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce an important investment to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative and more sustainable mining technologies.
A media availability by teleconference will follow the announcement.
Date: |
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 |
Time: |
11:00 a.m. (ET) |
Location: |
LaRonde Complex – Agnico Eagle Mines Limited |
Security booth, Centre de support et développement (CSD) |
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10200 Route de Preissac |
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Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec |
The announcement will be live-streamed on Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Canadian Innovation Facebook page.
Notes for media:
Media representatives attending in person are asked to check in at the security booth of the Centre de support et développement (CSD) no later than 10:30 a.m. You will then be driven to the announcement site.
Dress code
- For safety reasons, long pants and long sleeves are mandatory.
- Personal protection equipment will be provided and the following items must be worn at all times: hard hat, steel-toed shoes or boots, safety vest and glasses.
COVID-19 guidelines
- Temperature check and symptom self-assessment check will be done upon arrival at the CSD.
- Masks must be worn at all times and hand sanitization upon arrival is mandatory.
- Physical distancing of one metre must be respected.
Members of the media participating virtually are invited to contact ISED Media Relations ([email protected]) no later than July 12 at 5 p.m. (ET) to receive the dial-in information. Media are asked to join the call at 11:00 a.m. (ET).
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Contacts: John Power, Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, [email protected]; Media Relations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, [email protected]
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