Halifax, Nova Scotia, July 7, 2015—The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will participate in the announcement of an investment in an Atlantic Canada–based firm resulting from Government of Canada defence procurement policies.
Following the announcement, Minister of State Holder will tour the laboratory of Dr. Robert Singer, a recent recipient of a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grant Award, at St. Mary's University.
NOTE: Lab coats and safety goggles will be required for the laboratory tour.
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Time: Announcement—10:00 a.m.
Location:
Bluedrop Training and Simulation Centre
36 Solutions Drive, Suite 300
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Time: Tour—1:00 p.m.
Location:
St. Mary's University
Lobby of Science Building (tour meeting point)
923 Robie Street (corner of Inglis and Robie)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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For further information, please contact:
Scott French
Director of Communications and Parliamentary Affairs
Office of the Minister of State (Science and Technology)
343-291-2700
Media Relations
Industry Canada
343-291-1777
media-relations@ic.gc.ca