The Governor General will unveil the new sign at the entrance of the David Johnston Research and Technology Park
WATERLOO, Ont. – Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Sharon Johnston will attend the official renaming of the University of Waterloo research and technology park this weekend. The Governor General will unveil the new sign at the entrance of the David Johnston Research and Technology Park.
Date: Sunday, June 5, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: David Johnston Research and Technology Park entrance,
University of Waterloo
Intersection of Columbia Street West and Hagey Boulevard,
Waterloo, Ontario
During a ceremony hosted by Waterloo president Feridun Hamdullahpur, His Excellency will deliver remarks about the importance of fostering research and innovation across the country, as well as the significance of bringing together government, industry and educational institutions to facilitate research and commercialization.
The renaming of the park is meant to recognize His Excellency’s contribution to the University of Waterloo during his 11-year tenure as president, as well as his commitment to advancing research and technology in service to the people of the community and to Canadians.
The University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park is one of 26 research parks in Canada and is located on the campus of Canada’s most innovative university. As of 2011, Phase I of the park is fully committed and will accommodate 1.6 million square feet of office space on 120-acres (49 hectares). When completed, the Park will house over 9,000 knowledge workers, create new technology jobs and generate billions of dollars in economic impact.
