Minister Bains to announce funding to help Canada’s steel industry

Ottawa, Ontario, October 18, 2018—The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will announce the first investment under the government’s Strategic Innovation Fund in support of Canada’s steel industry.

Date: Friday, October 19, 2018

Time: 9:15 a.m.

Location:
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Gate 13
1620 Brampton Street
Hamilton, Ontario

Note to media:

• Media will be escorted to the announcement site and are asked to park to the right of the security gate.
• Media looking to come with a vehicle for live feed are asked to contact Marie Verdun at marie.verdun@arcelormittal.com prior to the event.
• Media are required to comply with the following dress code:
  • long pants
  • socks
  • steel-toed safety boots or close-toed nonslip shoes
  • long sleeves
• Upon arrival, media will be provided with any necessary personal protective equipment.