PS Mendicino to visit Metro Vancouver to highlight the Government of Canada’s commitment to creating middle-class jobs

Ottawa, Ontario, November 26, 2018—Marco Mendicino, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will make an announcement related to the $950-million Innovation Superclusters Initiative.

Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Time: 10:00 a.m. PT

Location:
University of British Columbia Robson Square
Plaza Lounge
800 Robson Street
Vancouver, British Columbia

The Parliamentary Secretary will also participate in a fireside chat hosted by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, where he will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to grow the economy by investing in middle-class jobs as well as the importance of supporting Canadian businesses as they grow and expand into new markets.

A media availability will follow.

Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Time: 12:30 p.m. PT

Location:
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Wilson School of Design
5600 Kwantlen Street, Suite 4900
Richmond, British Columbia

Livestreams of both events will be available on Twitter. To view them, please visit @ISED_CA at the time of the events.