Minister Champagne in Saskatchewan to announce next steps to advance Canada’s leadership in low-carbon concrete and highlight the 2022 Fall Economic Statement

November 8, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario 

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Adam Auer, President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada, are set to announce the Government of Canada’s and the Canadian cement and concrete industry’s next steps toward strengthening Canada’s global leadership in the production of low-carbon concrete.

The Minister will also attend an event at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT), where he will highlight the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada’s plan to make life more affordable and build an economy that works for everyone. He will tour the SIIT Indigenous Innovation Accelerator, the very first of its kind in Saskatchewan.

Canada’s leadership in low-carbon concrete

A media availability by teleconference will follow the announcement.

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Time: 9:00 am (CT)

Location:
BURNCO Rock Products Ltd.
East Plant
5147 8th Street East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

The announcement will be live-streamed on the Canadian Science Facebook page.

Members of the media wanting to take part via teleconference are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to receive the dial-in information. Media are asked to join the call at  8:45 am (CT).

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies event

The tour is open to media. A photo opportunity will take place at the beginning, and Minister Champagne will be available for media interviews following the tour.

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Time: 10:15 am (CT)

Location:
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve
229 4th Avenue South
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan