David Saint-Jacques launches a science research initiative for young Canadians

Ottawa, Ontario, October 23, 2018 — On October 24, 2018, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, together with Canadian Space Agency  astronaut David Saint-Jacques, and Bonnie Schmidt, founder and President of Let's Talk Science, will launch a new science research project for Canadian students.

The event will be part of David Saint-Jacques' last trip to Canada before launching to the International Space Station.

Media members who are unable to attend can watch the event live on the CSA's YouTube channel.

Date:
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Time:
9:30 a.m. ET

What:
Launch of a new youth science research project

Who:
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Bonnie Schmidt, founder and President of Let's Talk Science
David Saint-Jacques, CSA astronaut

Where:
University of Ottawa
Faculty of Science
Room 224
141 Louis-Pasteur
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5

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