October 20, 2017

Governor General to Attend the
Trottier Public Science Symposium at McGill University

OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will offer opening remarks at the Trottier Public Science Symposium at McGill University on Monday, October 23, 2017, at 7 p.m., at the Centre Mont-Royal (1000 Sherbrooke Street West).

The theme of this year’s symposium is Mind Matters: The Body-Mind Connection. This two-day symposium will feature talks by Dr. Marla Shapiro, Dr. Amir Raz and Dr. Patch Adams.

About the Trottier Public Science Symposium
One of McGill University’s premier annual events, the symposium features talks by renowned experts on topics of current public interest and attracts a large audience. For more information, visit www.mcgill.ca/science/events/trottier-symposium. 

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Media information:

Josephine Laframboise
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-990-9324
613-668-1929 (cell)
josephine.laframboise@gg.ca

Emily Shore
McGill University
514-594-0614
emily.shore@mcgill.ca 

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