Minister Garneau to visit one of the most advanced driving simulators in the world

Toronto, Ontario — Media are invited to a photo opportunity with the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute’s state-of-the-art virtual reality research simulator DriverLab. The Minister will see firsthand the technology that provides researchers with valuable data on the effects of distracted driving.

Date:                     December 18, 2017        

Time:                    1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST                           

Location:              Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Health Networ
                               550 University Ave
                               Toronto, ON
                               M5G 2A2

Notes for media:
Setup and sign-up will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Sign-up will be located at the Innovation Gallery in the main lobby by the Information Booth.
Photos and videos may be taken throughout the tour.
Please refrain from taking photos and videos until you are escorted to the DriverLab.

Contacts:

Delphine Denis
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-991-0700
delphine.denis@tc.gc.ca

Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
media@tc.gc.ca