Media advisory - Minister Solomon to give remarks at groundbreaking ceremony for new Carbon Upcycling facility
Following the ceremony, Minister Solomon will host a brief media scrum.
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time: 10AM ET
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at [email protected] to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.
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