Media Advisory - Sanofi to announce significant investment in Canadian vaccine production facility

TORONTO, April 10, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Sanofi invites members of the media to the announcement of a landmark investment in lifesaving vaccine production in Canada. The investment will cement the company's Canadian operations as a key strategic asset for advancing public health both in this country and around the world, part of Sanofi's ongoing commitment to saving lives, preventing disease and delivering economic value.

Representatives from Sanofi, Sanofi Pasteur and Sanofi Canada, as well as officials from the Canadian and Ontario governments, will come together to mark this important announcement.

 

WHAT:

Announcement - Significant investment in vaccine production in Canada



WHO:

  • Hon. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Government of Canada
  • Hon. Steven Del Duca, Minister of Economic Development and Growth, Government of Ontario
  • Mr. David Loew, Executive Vice-President, Sanofi Pasteur
  • Mr. Philippe Luscan, Executive Vice-President, Head of Industrial Affairs, Sanofi
  • Mr. Vincent Hingot, Head of Industrial Affairs, Sanofi Pasteur
  • Ms. Niven Al-Khoury, President and CEO, Sanofi Canada

WHEN:

Thursday, April 12, 2018

11:30 am: News conference

12:15 pm: Media photo opportunity




NOTE: Please allow 30 minutes for security procedures upon arrival. Government-issued photo ID is required.



WHERE:

Sanofi Pasteur Canadian Headquarters

1755 Steeles Avenue West

Toronto (North York), Ontario

                           

SOURCE Sanofi Canada

For further information: Victoria Beales, NATIONAL Public Relations, (416) 586-1955, vbeales@national.ca