High-speed Internet service for Quebec communities
Media Advisory
Ottawa, August 30, 2017—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Dominique Anglade, Quebec Minister of Economy, Science and Innovation and Minister responsible for the Digital Strategy, along with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for St-Maurice–Champlain, as well as Denis Lemieux, Member of Parliament for Chicoutimi–Le Fjord, will announce the first projects approved under the Government of Canada’s Connect to Innovate program as well as projects funded under Québec branché (French only). These programs support projects that provide Canadians living in rural and remote communities with access to high-speed Internet service.
Date:
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Time:
12 p.m.
Location:
Marina Park
854 Arthur Road
Roberval, Quebec
In case of rain:
Marina – Members’ Salon
854 Arthur Road
Roberval, Quebec
A livestream will be available on Twitter via Periscope. Visit @MinisterISED at the time of the announcement.
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
Gabrielle Tellier
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Economy, Science and Innovation and
Minister responsible for the Digital Strategy
418-691-5650
Jean-Pierre D’Auteuil
Responsible for Media Relations
Communications Directorate
Ministry of Economy, Science and Innovation
418-691-5698, extension 4868
418-559-0710 (cell)