Government of Canada to make an announcement regarding the National Research Council

May 06, 2013 — Ottawa, Ontario

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), John R. McDougall, President of the National Research Council of Canada and, Deputy Leader of the Government at the Senate, the Honorable Senator Claude Carignan, will make an announcement regarding the National Research Council of Canada.

Following the event, Minister Goodyear, President McDougall and Senator Carignan will be available to the media for questions.

Date:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Time:
9:15 a.m. (Technical Briefing)
10:00 a.m. (News Conference)

Location:
National Press Theatre
150 Wellington Street (please enter building from 165 Sparks Street)
Ottawa ON K1P 5A4

Reporters can listen to the technical briefing via teleconference by calling 613-960-7526 or 1-877-413-4814. Conference code is 2661707.

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Michele-Jamali Paquette, Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Telephone: 613-947-2956