The Media Room

Natural Resources Canada

March 15, 2011


Minister Paradis Announces Funding Support for GeoConnections

SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC – On Wednesday, March 16, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources, will announce renewed funding in support of GeoConnections, a national geospatial information program. Geospatial information is used by the private sector as well as all levels of government for such public safety applications as ambulance, fire and police services.

Location:
University of Sherbrooke

L’Agora du Carrefour de l’information

Pavillon Georges-Cabana

2500, boul. de l’Université

Sherbrooke, Quebec
Date and Time:
March 16, 2011

10:00 a.m. EDT





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