Minister McKenna opens Student Energy’s Innovation Jam at Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario – November 8, 2017 – Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will provide opening remarks for Student Energy Carleton’s innovation jam. This is Minister McKenna’s fourth stop on her #ClimateCampus tour inspiring young Canadians to get involved in climate action.

The innovation Jam: Ottawa Sustainability Challenge is set up as a hackathon to forward innovative ideas in Ottawa. Winning teams will receive $5000 to take their idea a step further and will have the opportunity to present to the Environment & Climate Protection Committee at the City of Ottawa.

Event: Opening Remarks
Date: November 9, 2017
Time: 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Fenn Lounge, Residence Commons
Carleton University,
Ottawa

Contacts

Marie-Pascale Des Rosiers
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
613-462-5473
marie-pascale.desrosiers@canada.ca

Media Relations
Environment and Climate Change Canada
819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll free)
ec.media.ec@canada.ca