Parliamentary Secretary Lametti to Announce Support for Innovation in Calgary
Media Advisory
Calgary, Alberta, May 23, 2017 – Members of the media are invited to attend two important events with David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Member of Parliament for LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, who will be announcing Government of Canada support in the Western Innovation Initiative, and highlight the vision for Canada’s Innovation and Skills Plan.
The Parliamentary Secretary will make the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada.
Western Innovation Initiative
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Innovate Calgary
Alastair Ross Technology Centre
3553 31 Street NW
Calgary, Alberta
Innovation and Skills Plan
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Dynamic Source Manufacturing
Unit 117, 2765 – 48 Avenue N.E.
Calgary, Alberta
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For further information, please contact:
Donna Kinley
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
780-902-2984
Donna.kinley@canada.ca
Karl W. Sasseville
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
343-291-2500
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca