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[OPIRG-EVENTS] Ottawa April 18 7:30pm - Community Forum on Ottawa's High Tech Industry
David Pratt, M.P. for Nepean-Carleton will be hosting a Community
Forum on Ottawa's High Tech Industry at the Nepean Sportsplex at 7:30
pm. The Honourable Allan Rock, Minister of Industry will be the
keynote speaker and will join a distinguished panel of local business
leaders including John Watts, President of General Dynamics Canada,
Adam Chowaniec, Chair of the Board of Tundra and John Reid, President
of the Canadian Advanced Technology Association. Representatives from
over 40 companies and organizations have already confirmed their
participation. This public forum will address the strengths and
weaknesses of the local high technology industry.
The discussions will focus on what role government should be playing
in support of the this sector from the standpoint of tax policy,
trade promotion, education and training, research and development and
support programs such as Technology Partnerships Canada and the
Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit.
Following presentations from the panel members, the floor will be
open to submissions from the public. Written submissions are also
encouraged. A report of the evening's discussions and suggestions
will subsequently be submitted to the Minister.
For more information, please call Michael May at 992-2772 or 295-
1832.
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