Media Advisory – Government of Canada to announce important initiative to advance Canada’s photonic semiconductor industry
OTTAWA, ON, May 1, 2026 /CNW/ – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce a new development related to the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre.
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Monday, May 4, 2026 |
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7 p.m. (ET) |
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Ottawa, Ontario |
Members of the media are asked to contact the National Research Council of Canada’s Media Relations team at media@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.
Media are asked to arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. (ET) the day of the event to allow time for registration and equipment setup. Government-issued photo identification will be required.
SOURCE National Research Council Canada

