Lynda Brown-Ganzert and Prem Singhmar Appointed as Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation

(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/29/15 -- Industry Canada

Industry Minister James Moore, along with the Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder, today announced the appointment of Lynda Brown-Ganzert and Prem Singhmar as Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), effective June 18, 2015.

Ms. Lynda Brown-Ganzert is the founder and CEO of Curatio, the world's first social health prescription. She is widely regarded as a digital media expert and has played an active role in growing the sector across Canada.Mr. Singhmar is President of Singhmar Developments Inc., AUM Hotel Group Inc. and Singhmar Acres Ltd.

Created by the Government of Canada in 1997, the CFI strives to build Canada's capacity to undertake world-class research and technology development that helps create jobs and grow the Canadian economy.

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"I would like to welcome Lynda Brown-Ganzert and Prem Singhmar in their new role as Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). Their experience and leadership are a welcome addition to the CFI as our government continues to make investments that support Canada's leading-edge research and innovation."

- James Moore, Minister of Industry

"I welcome the appointment of Lynda Brown-Ganzert and Prem Singhmar as Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). They bring knowledge and expertise to the table, and their unique perspectives will contribute to the CFI's ability to attract and retain the world's top talent, to train the next generation of researchers, to support private sector innovation and to create high-quality jobs that strengthen the economy and improve the quality of life for all Canadians."

- Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology)

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