Government of Canada to announce important initiative to advance Canada's photonic semiconductor industry

May 1, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - National Research Council of Canada

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce a new development related to the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre.

Date: Monday, May 4, 2026

Time: 7 p.m. (ET)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Members of the media are asked to contact the National Research Council of Canada's Media Relations team at [email protected] to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.

Media are asked to arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. (ET) the day of the event to allow time for registration and equipment setup. Government-issued photo identification will be required.

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