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Abstract:
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, and representatives from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, will announce new investments in research infrastructure at universities across Canada.
Date: January 24, 2012
Time: 9:30 a.m. (MST)
Location: National Institute of Nanotechnology
Taylor Seminar Room
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Media Advisory: Government of Canada to Announce New Investment in Research
Edmonton, Canada | Posted on January 21st, 2012
A photo opportunity will take place following the announcement and key spokespersons will be available for interviews. The event will conclude with a tour of the Oil Sands Molecular laboratory, led by Dr. Thomas Thundat.
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About Canada Foundation for Innovation
Created by the Government of Canada in 1997, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) strives to build our nation's capacity to undertake world-class research and technology development to benefit Canadians through investments in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment in universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions.
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Contacts:
Ryan Saxby Hill
Media Relations
Canada Foundation for Innovation
613-943-5346 (office)
613-294-6247 (mobile)
Jay Jacobson
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
613-947-2956
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