Minister Bains to engage with innovators and entrepreneurs at Startupfest
Media Advisory
Ottawa, July 13, 2017—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will attend Startupfest, an annual conference for entrepreneurs, company founders, investors and mentors. At this event, Minister Bains will participate in a discussion about innovation and government support for small business growth and how this can lead to more jobs for the middle class.
Date:
Friday, July 14, 2017
Time:
10:20 a.m. (ET)
Location:
Keynote Stage
Promenade du Vieux-Port
Montréal, Quebec
Note:
This event will take place outdoors directly in front of the Montreal Science Centre. The nearest street corner to the event entrance is Rue de la Commune Est and Boulevard Saint-Laurent.
Registration is required. Media who are not already registered must contact Marc-Alexandre Delage to order badges:
Marc-Alexandre Delage
Community & Media Relations
514-952-7163
marc@startupfestival.com
Follow Minister Bains on Twitter: @MinisterISED
For further information, please contact:
Karl W. Sasseville
Press Secretary
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