Minister of Industry Launches $2 Billion Knowledge Infrastructure Program
HALIFAX, March 9, 2009 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today launched the Knowledge Infrastructure Program,a two-year $2-billion measure to support infrastructure enhancement at post-secondary institutions, including universities and community colleges, across Canada. The program will promote employment and provide economic stimulus, and create jobs for engineers, architects, tradespeople and technicians. It will also generate the advanced technological infrastructure needed to keep Canada’s research and educational facilities at the forefront of scientific advancement.
