SYDNEY– On Friday, January 23, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, with DEVCO CEO Dr. Ross McCurdy will formally announce the establishment of the first Research Chair in Mine Water Remediation and Management at Cape Breton University.
In addition, Minister Raitt and Premier Rodney MacDonald will deliver remarks at a luncheon hosted by the Sydney and Area Chamber of Commerce.
Location:
Cape Breton University
Multi-purpose Room
Campus Extension
CE241
Date and Time:
Friday, January 23, 2009
9:00 a.m. AST (Media availability and photo opportunity to follow announcement).
Location:
Membertou Trade and Convention Centre
50 Maillard Street
Membertou, Nova Scotia
Date and Time:
Friday, January 23, 2009
12 noon AST (Media availability and photo opportunity to follow speech)
Media may contact:
Jasmine MacDonnell
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
613-996-2007
Media Relations
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
613-992-4447
