UPDATE/Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bardeesy to announce investment in research infrastructure

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Article contentSHERBROOKE, Quebec, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — – Canada Foundation for InnovationSign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentKarim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, will announce an investment in research infrastructure on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentParliamentary Secretary Bardeesy will be joined by Sylvain Charbonneau, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and Professor Jean-Pierre Perreault, Rector of the Université de Sherbrooke.Article contentArticle contentThere will be a media following the announcement.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentDate: Friday March 13, 2026Time: 12 p.m. ETLocation: Sherbrooke, QCArticle contentMembers of the media are asked to contact CFI Media Relations at sara.frizzell@innovation.ca to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.Article contentContactsArticle contentSara FrizzellMedia Relations and Social Media SpecialistCanada Foundation for Innovation613-943-2580 sara.frizzell@innovation.caMedia RelationsInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canadamedia@ised-isde.gc.caArticle contentStay connectedA full list of our funded projects, as well as stories about the facilities we fund, is available at Innovation.ca. For updates, follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn and X @InnovationCA and subscribe to our YouTube channel to find videos about the CFI and its transformative research projects.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentTrending CRA refused to cancel TFSA overcontribution tax Personal Finance 82 Canadians crack Forbes’ 2026 list of the world’s billionaires. Here's the top 10 High Net Worth What's next for Roots, the iconic Canadian brand that said it might put itself up for sale? Retail & Marketing Canadian telecom Telus says it’s investigating a cyber-breach Cybersecurity Audit watchdog flags 'significant' problems in Big Four's work in review that actually names names Finance Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. CRA refused to cancel TFSA overcontribution tax Personal Finance 82 Canadians crack Forbes’ 2026 list of the world’s billionaires. Here's the top 10 High Net Worth What's next for Roots, the iconic Canadian brand that said it might put itself up for sale? Retail & Marketing Canadian telecom Telus says it’s investigating a cyber-breach Cybersecurity Audit watchdog flags 'significant' problems in Big Four's work in review that actually names names Finance