Government of Canada to announce important initiative to advance Canada's photonic semiconductor industry
Media advisory
May 1, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Research Council of Canada
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce a new development related to the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre.
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. (ET)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Members of the media are asked to contact the National Research Council of Canada's Media Relations team at media@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.
Media are asked to arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. (ET) the day of the event to allow time for registration and equipment setup. Government-issued photo identification will be required.
Contacts
Media Relations
National Research Council of Canada
613-991-1431
media@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Gabrielle Landry
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
gabrielle.landry@ised-isde.gc.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca