/R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Minister Champagne to announce a significant milestone in the construction of the National Research Council's new biomanufacturing centre/ Français
OTTAWA, ON, June 18, 2021 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to attend an event with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. Minister Champagne will announce a significant milestone in the construction of the new Biologics Manufacturing Centre at the National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) Royalmount location in Montréal. A media availability will follow the announcement, and interested members of the media are invited to tour the facility following the announcement.
- Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
- Time: 9:00 a.m. ET
- Location:
(The announcement will take place outside the facility) – rain or shine
6120 Royalmount Ave
Montréal, Québec
H4P 2R3
Media tour of the Biologics Manufacturing Centre
Following the announcement, interested media will be offered a guided tour of the facility. As space is limited, media must register in advance for the tour before Monday, June 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET by contacting NRC media relations at [email protected].
Construction zone and COVID-19 considerations
Media and guests are asked to respect local physical distancing guidelines. Participants will be required to sign-in and provide their name and phone number, for contact tracing, if entering the building.
Flat, closed-toe shoes are required to tour the facility. Long pants are recommended. Other required protective equipment will be provided.
In accordance with Health Canada's Public Service Occupational Health Program and with public health advice, anyone entering NRC buildings - including the BMC - is required to wear an NRC–supplied mask at all times when indoors and in shared outdoor spaces. Non–medical masks will be provided.
SOURCE National Research Council Canada
Contacts: John Power, Acting Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, [email protected]; Media Relations, National Research Council of Canada, [email protected]
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