Media Advisory - Government of Canada to make announcement on advancements in mRNA vaccine technology at the University of British Columbia

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will announce funding for projects at the University of British Columbia to advance mRNA vaccine research and build a home-grown pipeline for responding to new and emerging COVID-19 variants.

The event will feature remarks from the Minister and a question and answer session with media.

Government of Canada to make announcement on advancements in mRNA vaccine technology at the University of British Columbia (CNW Group/Pacific Economic Development Canada)

Event:	Minister Sajjan to deliver remarks and announce funding for the advancement of mRNA vaccine research at the University of British Columbia.
Date:	Monday, October 3, 2022
Time:	10:00 am
Location:	University of British Columbia Michael Smith Laboratories – Second Floor Atrium 2185 East Mall Vancouver, B.C.
	Paid parking is available in the Health Sciences Parkade, 2250 Health Sciences Mall.

IMPORTANT: Anyone attending the news conference in person must not present any symptoms similar to those of COVID-19 and must not have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days. Facemasks must be worn and all public health guidelines must be respected at all times.

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SOURCE Pacific Economic Development Canada

Contacts, Haley Hodgson, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Pacific Economic Development, [email protected]; Lynsey Brothers, Communications Advisor, Pacific Economic Development Canada, [email protected], 236-334-1517