Minister Fortier to announce the creation of a new research hub to accelerate Canada’s vaccine and therapeutics production

Media advisory

March 6, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario

The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will visit the University of Ottawa to announce funding for a new research hub that will improve pandemic readiness and the overall health and well-being of Canadians.

Minister Fortier will discuss the importance of collaboration, skilled talent and multidisciplinary research in the development of next generation vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics to strengthen the resilience of Canada’s life sciences sector.

Date: Monday, March 6, 2023

Time: 10:00 am (ET)

Location:
University of Ottawa – Roger Guindon Hall
Atrium (room 2006)
451 Smyth Road
Ottawa, Ontario

Contacts

Monica Granados
Press Secretary
Office of the President
Treasury Board of Canada
Monica.Granados@tbs-sct.gc.ca

Isabelle Mailloux
Manager, Media Relations
University of Ottawa
imaillou@uottawa.ca

Laurie Bouchard
Senior Manager, Communications
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
laurie.bouchard@ised-isde.gc.ca

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca

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