Media Advisory: Ministers Duncan and McKenna to announce support for major research networks critical to economy, environment

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 10/18/16 -- The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, and the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce new support for research and innovation.

Prior to the announcement, Ministers Duncan and McKenna will tour a lab at Carleton University's Mackenzie Building. Media are invited to join the tour.

Ministers Duncan and McKenna will be available for questions from the media following the announcement.

Date:       Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Time:       Tour: 8:45 a.m.
            Announcement: 9:00 a.m.

Location:   Tour:
            Energy and Emissions Research Lab (Room 2360)
            Mackenzie Building
            Carleton University
            1125 Colonel By Drive
            Ottawa, Ontario

            Announcement:
            Main Lobby
            Canal Building
            Carleton University
            1125 Colonel By Drive
            Ottawa, Ontario

Contacts:
Veronique Perron
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Science
343-291-2600

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
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