Media Advisory - Parliamentary Secretary Lametti to Announce Support for Innovation in Calgary

CALGARY, May 23, 2017 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to attend two important events with David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Member of Parliament for LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, who will be announcing Government of Canada support in the Western Innovation Initiative, and highlight the vision for Canada's Innovation and Skills Plan.

The Parliamentary Secretary will make the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada.

Western Innovation Initiative
Date:	Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Time:	9:00 a.m.
Location:	Innovate Calgary
	Alastair Ross Technology Centre
	3553 31 Street NW
	Calgary, Alberta
Innovation and Skills Plan
Date:	Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Time:	10:30 a.m.
Location:	Dynamic Source Manufacturing
	Unit 117, 2765 – 48 Avenue N.E.
	Calgary, Alberta

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Donna Kinley, Regional Communications Manager, Western Economic Diversification Canada, 780-902-2984, [email protected] ; Karl W. Sasseville, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, 343-291-2500; Media Relations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 343-291-1777, [email protected]; WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378), TTY (telecommunications device for the hearing impaired): 1-877-303-3388