Media Advisory - Government of Canada to announce historic investment supporting thousands of students and researchers in science and engineering

HAMILTON, ON, May 17, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, will announce the latest investment in the Government of Canada's plan to attract global talent, promote diversity and provide researchers and students with resources to pursue their world-leading discovery work.

Minister Duncan will be joined by a representative of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), as well as researchers and students who will benefit from the new funding.

Following the announcement, media are invited on a laboratory tour that will highlight funding at McMaster University. Media are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in at the reception desk.

Date:	May 21, 2019
Time:	9:45 a.m. (announcement) 10:20 a.m. (tour)
Location:	Arthur Bourns Building College Crescent McMaster University 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON

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please contact: Daniele Medlej, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Science and Sport, 343-291-4204, [email protected]; Valérie Levert-Gagnon, Media and Public Affairs Officer, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, 613-996-2341, [email protected]; Media Relations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Tel.: [phone], E-mail: [email protected]