Saint-Hubert, Quebec - November 4, 2003 - Minister of Industry Allan Rock will join Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronaut Dr. Bob Thirsk and Dr. Mike Dixon from the University of Guelph, in a special announcement about "Tomatosphere," a national educational outreach program sponsored by The Canadian Space Agency, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Heinz Canada, the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Technology (CRESTech), and the University of Guelph. Following the announcement Drs. Thirsk and Dixon will conduct a presentation on the topic of "Mission to Mars" highlighting life support requirements. Monday, November 10, 2003 TIME: 09:30 - 10:30 THEME: Tomatosphere - Mission to Mars SPEAKERS: Allan Rock, Minister of Industry Dr. Bob Thirsk, CSA Astronaut Dr. Mike Dixon, Director, Controlled Environment Research Facility & Chair, Environmental Biology, University of Guelph SPECIAL GUESTS: 200 grade 5/6 students from Elgin Street School, Viscount Alexander Public School and Lady Evelyn Alternative. LOCATION: Parliament Hill Room West Block 200 Ottawa, Ontario Monday, November 10, 2003 TIME: 13:00 - 14:15 THEME: Tomatosphere - Mission to Mars SPEAKERS: Dr. Bob Thirsk, CSA Astronaut Dr. Mike Dixon, Director, Controlled Environment Research Facility & Chair, Environmental Biology, University of Guelph LOCATION: Cairine Wilson Secondary School 975 Orleans Blvd. Orleans, Ontario
