Government of Canada to announce major investment in Canada Research Chairs Program
Media advisory
Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 13, 2018—The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, will announce major investments in the Canada Research Chairs Program to attract and retain the world’s best and brightest research talent at universities across Canada.
The Minister will be joined by new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at the University of Manitoba for the announcement.
Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. (CT)
Location:
Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC) Atrium
University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus
75 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Members of the media wishing to cover the ceremony are asked to confirm their attendance in advance with the University of Manitoba’s media office.
Contacts
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Nyree St-Denis
Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Science and Sport
343-291-4051
nyree.st-denis@canada.ca
Janine Harasymchuk
Communications Officer
204-799-4802
Janine.Harasymchuk@umanitoba.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca
Alioune Camara
Media Relations Advisor
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
613-992-8930
alioune.camara@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca