Media Advisory: Minister Goodyear to Announce Major Investments in Social Sciences and Humanities Research

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Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:46am EDT 

  REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, Apr 20 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Media representatives are invited to attend a news conference where
Minister of State (Science and Technology) the Honourable Gary Goodyear
will make a major funding announcement in support of social sciences and
humanities research.

    The announcement relates to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research
Council (SSHRC).


Who:   - Hon. Gary Goodyear, minister of state (science and technology)
       - Carmen Charette, executive vice-president, SSHRC
       - Dr. Dave Gauthier, vice-president research, University 
         of Regina

When:    Monday, April 20, 2009
         1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (CDT)

Where:   University of Regina
         Center for Kinesiology, Health and Sport
         Kinesiology Foyer
         3737 Parkway Drive
         Regina, Saskatchewan


    Note to editors: SSHRC is an independent federal government agency
that funds university-based research and graduate training through
national peer-review competitions. SSHRC also partners with public and
private sector organizations to focus research and aid the development of
better policies and practices in key areas of Canada's social, cultural
and economic life.

Contacts:
SSHRC
David Holton
Communications
Cell: 613-853-4479
david.holton@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

Office of the Honourable Gary Goodyear
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
Gary Toft - Director of Communications
613-943-7599

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