Media advisory – Government of Canada to announce site for new Cultural Heritage Science facility
Press Release
From: Public Services and Procurement Canada
Media advisory
August 12, 2025
The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, will announce the site for a new federal facility that will strengthen Canada’s leadership in heritage science.
This new facility, delivered through Laboratories Canada, will bring together federal experts in conservation and archaeology to support cultural preservation, scientific collaboration and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Gatineau, Quebec
Notes for media
- Media wishing to attend this announcement are asked to confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of the media organization they represent to Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Media Relations team at media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca by Wednesday, August 13, at 4:30 pm.
- Please include “RSVP for August 14 Press Conference” in the subject line of the email.
- Event location details will be shared once media are registered.
- Media attending the event are asked to arrive no later than 9:15 am.
Contacts
For information (media only):
Élisabeth d’Amours
Director of Operations
Office of the Honourable Joël Lightbound
343-551-7759
Media Relations
Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501
media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
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