TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2021 – /CNW/ – Members of the media are invited to attend an important event regarding a biomanufacturing announcement to help address the fight against COVID-19. Government officials and industry leaders will be coming together on Monday, December 6, at 9:30 a.m. to announce this initiative that could potentially help bring a new therapeutic option to patients, if approved for use by local regulatory agencies.
DETAILS:
| What: | Press point announcing a biomanufacturing initiative in the fight against COVID-19 |
| Who: | The Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry |
| The Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | |
| Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, Ontario | |
| Marwan Akar, President and Managing Director, Merck Canada Inc. | |
| Jennifer Chan, Vice President, Government Affairs, Merck Canada Inc. | |
| When: | Monday, December 6, 2021 |
| 9:30 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.: Announcement | |
| 9:55 – 10:15: Media Q&A | |
| Where: | MaRS Discovery District – Cafe |
| 661 University Ave, Toronto, ON |
Notes for media: Notes for media: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a maximum of 7 media can RSVP in advance and attend on site. Please RSVP by Sunday, December 5 to Danielle Sippley, [email protected]. Proof of double vaccination with photo ID will be required.
A teleconference line will be available for media outlets that would like to attend virtually. Members of the media are invited to contact ISED Media Relations ([email protected]) to receive the dial-in information. The announcement will be available via live streaming https://www.livemeeting.ca/meeting/merck-canada/
SOURCE Merck Canada Inc.
