Minister Bains promotes diversity and inclusion on International Women’s Day
Media Advisory
Ottawa, March 7, 2017—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will deliver remarks at a reception celebrating International Women’s Day. The reception is co-hosted by the Canada–India Centre for Excellence and Carleton University. The Minister will speak about how the changes proposed in Bill C-25 could boost the ranks of women in corporate boardrooms. He will also highlight the importance of supporting women entrepreneurs and innovators. Following his remarks, the Minister will participate in a panel discussion and a Q&A session with the audience.
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Carleton University
Residence Commons Building
Rooms 270 and 272
Ottawa, Ontario
Follow Minister Bains on Twitter: @MinisterISED
For further information, please contact:
Nilani Logeswaran
Office of the Minister of Innovation,
Science and Economic Development
343-291-2500
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca