Minister Chagger Congratulates University of Waterloo and University of Western Ontario on Cutting-edge Infrastructure for Researchers
New state-of-the-art equipment will boost research and innovation
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 03/15/16 -- The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, on behalf of the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, congratulates two of southern Ontario''s finest universities, the University of Waterloo and the University of Western Ontario, on receiving more than $800,000 in infrastructure funding for five research projects.
Canada is committed to providing strong support for new research innovation and infrastructure. Our researchers tackle issues that matter to the lives of everyday Canadians-from ensuring sustainability in urban development to unlocking the secrets of osteoarthritis.
The investment was made by the Government of Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation''s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund. This fund helps universities attract and retain the best and brightest researchers from around the world by giving them access to cutting-edge research tools.
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"Investments like today''s in Canada''s research infrastructure are incredibly important to the nation''s future. They give Canadian researchers the tools they need to make new discoveries that will better the lives of Canadians today and for years to come."
- The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science
"It makes me intensely proud to congratulate researchers in my region on bringing greater research infrastructure, thanks to the CFI, to the University of Waterloo and the University of Western Ontario. This infrastructure will bolster Waterloo and Western''s reputations as research leaders in southern Ontario."
- The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism
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, an online directory of CFI-funded labs that are available to collaborate with the private sector
Follow the ministers on Twitter and Instagram:
Minister Duncan - (at)ScienceMin
Minister Chagger - (at)MinofSBT
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James Fitz-Morris
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Small Business and Tourism
343-291-2700
Veronique Perron
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Science
343-291-2600
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
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