January 19, 2015 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Western Economic Diversification Canada
On January 19, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced $2.4 million in support to the University of Manitoba (UofM), to establish an internationally accredited analytical Centre for Oil and Gas Research and Development (COGRaD). This support will make the COGRaD a leader in environmental monitoring and remediation services.
WD’s investment will be used to purchase highly specialized equipment which will allow COGRaD to collaborate with private industry on research and development, test samples from the environment, and develop tools and techniques to assist oil and gas companies to meet existing environmental monitoring and remediation challenges.
UofM is partnering with industry to develop new analytical tools and techniques that will result in the transfer of new technologies and employment opportunities in the oil and gas sector across the West.
Emily Goucher
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-954-8097
Email: emily.goucher@wd-deo.gc.ca
Janine Harasymchuk
Client Relations Coordinator
Office of the VP (Research & International)
University of Manitoba
Telephone: 204-474-7300
Email: Janine.Harasymchuk@umanitoba.ca
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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