Minister Kirsty Duncan to speak at Science Policy Conference Nov. 8
Nov. 7, 2018
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan will deliver the keynote speech at the Canadian Science Policy Conference 2018 Gala Dinner on Nov. 8 at the Canadian Museum of History. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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