December 17, 2008, Charlottetown, PEI – The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will make a health research announcement to benefit Canadians.
In addition, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and NRC President Dr. Pierre Coulombe will join Minister Gary Goodyear at the event.
Date:
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Time:
1:30 p.m.
Place:
Institute for Nutrisciences and Health
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Photo opportunities and media availability with Minister Goodyear and Dr. Pierre Coulombe and a tour of the NRC Institute for Nutrisciences and Health will follow the announcement.
For more information, please visit the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca, or contact:
Lise Lafontaine
Communications Advisor
National Research Council of Canada
Institute for Nutrisciences and Health
Cell: 902-218-0097
Email: lise.lafontaine@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Natalie Hall
Media Relations
NRC Communications and Corporate Relations
National Research Council of Canada
Tel: 613-990-6091
E-mail: media@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
