Presentation Ceremony of the Governor General’s Innovation Awards
Press Release
May 27, 2019
OTTAWA— During Canadian Innovation Week, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will preside over the Governor General’s Innovation Awards ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Wednesday, May 29, at 5:00 p.m.
The awards will be presented to the following winners in recognition of their exceptional work:
- Chief Dr. Ronald Ignace (Stsmel’cqen) and Dr. Marianne Ignace (Gulḵiihlgad) – Kamloops, British Columbia
- Dr. Joelle Pineau – Montréal, Quebec
- The SmartICE team, represented by Trevor Bell, Shelly Elverum, Jenny Mosesie, Shawna Dicker – St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Sweet Dreams Social Impact Bond, represented by June Draude, Eric Dillon, Walter Mah, Donald Meikle – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Jad Saliba – Kitchener, Ontario
- Dr. Garnette Sutherland – Calgary, Alberta
For more information about the awards, visit innovation.gg.ca. For more information about the 2nd annual Canadian Innovation Week, which is being held from May 21 to 31, 2019, visit canadianinnovationspace.ca/innovation-week/.
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Media wishing to cover the event are asked to confirm their attendance with the
Rideau Hall Press Office and must arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 4:45 p.m. on the day of the ceremony.
Media information:
Josephine Laframboise
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-668-1929 (cell)
josephine.laframboise@gg.ca
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