Meeting between federal, provincial and territorial ministers of innovation and economic development
Media Advisory
Vancouver, British Columbia, October 11, 2017—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and the Honourable Bruce Ralston, British Columbia’s Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, are pleased to co-chair the 2017 Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Innovation and Economic Development.
This meeting will build on a collaborative partnership between federal, provincial and territorial ministers of innovation and economic development. The ministers will discuss strategies to accelerate greater economic growth, create jobs and increase shared prosperity for Canadians in every province and territory.
At a concluding press conference on October 13, the ministers will highlight some of the steps they are taking to drive innovation and strengthen Canada’s economy.
Date: Friday, October 13, 2017
Time: 2 p.m.
Location:
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Chateau Lafite Room, 2nd Floor
845 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Media unable to attend in person can listen to the news conference by phone and will be able to participate in the question and answer session.
Toll-free dial-in number: 1-866-206-0153
Pass code: 3115138#
Follow Minister Bains on Twitter: @MinisterISED
For further information, please contact:
Mallory Clyne
Director of Communications
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
Media Relations
Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology
250-387-2799