June 28, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta – The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan, will announce federal support for three initiatives that will help accelerate the growth of Calgary’s social enterprises while facilitating technology-enabled businesses to access the talent and skilled workers they need to grow and remain competitive.

Joining Minister Vandal will be George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview; Jeremy Nixon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Alberta Community and Social Services for Civil Society; Dr. Penny Pexman, Associate Vice-President (Research), University of Calgary; Danielle Rutkowski, Project Manager, Meticulon; and Lisa Moon, Regional Director, Alberta, NPower Canada.

Speakers will be available to answer questions from the media following the remarks.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Time: 
3:30 p.m. (MT)

Location: 
Alastair Ross Technology Centre (main lobby)
3553 31 St NW
Calgary, Alberta