Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will visit Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, to make a major announcement concerning Atlantic Canada’s biomanufacturing sector.
In July 2021, the Government of Canada announced its Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy, which presents a long‑term vision to protect Canadians against future epidemics and pandemics.
The Minister will hold a media availability following the announcement.
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. (AT)
Location:
BIOVECTRA
11 Aviation Avenue
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
A live broadcast of the announcement will be available on Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Facebook page.
Notes for media:
Media representatives can participate to the event in person or virtually.
Media outlets wishing to take part in the teleconference are asked to contact ISED Media Relations no later than 5 p.m. (ET) on November 17 to receive the dial-in information.
Media representatives attending in person will be required to wear a mask and provide proof of vaccination.
Following the announcement, media representatives will be invited to join the Minister for a tour of the facility.
John Power
Senior Manager, Communications and Media Relations
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
john.power@ised-isde.gc.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
media@ised-isde.gc.ca