OTTAWA, Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada Foundation for Innovation
On behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Parliamentary Secretary Andy Fillmore will announce major funding in support of science and research in Canada through the John R. Evans Fund (JELF) and College-Industry Innovation Fund (CIIF). This announcement will highlight the Government of Canada’s recognition that the Canadian academic community is crucial in driving innovation, enriching Canadian society, helping grow our economy and fostering the next generation of leading experts.
Parliamentary Secretary Fillmore will also be joined in a fireside chat by the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s President and CEO, Dr. Roseann O’Reilly Runte, as well as Dr. Kerry Black from the University of Calgary and Mr. Valério Izquierdo from Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe.
| Date: | February 22, 2022 |
| Time: | 1:00 p.m. EST |
| Location: | Virtual (link TK) |
For more information:
| Benoît Clément Media Relations and Social Media Specialist Canada Foundation for Innovation C: 613-943-2580 benoit.clement@innovation.ca | Media Relations Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 343-291-1777 media@ised-isde.gc.ca |
