[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/MIP-CANMET.jpg” caption=”Attending the sign unveiling were McMaster President Peter George; MP for Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough and Westdale, David Sweet; Assistant Deputy Minister, Minerals and Metals Sector, NRCan, Stephen Lucas and CANMET-MTL’s director, Jenny Jackman. Photo by Martin Wissenz.”]It was a bit like unwrapping an early Christmas present when MP David Sweet joined McMaster President Peter George last month to unveil the sign marking the new location of the federal government's materials technology laboratory CANMET-MTL at the McMaster Innovation Park.

Referring to the MIP as the “perfect location” for CANMET-MTL, Sweet, MP for Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough and Westdale, said, “It's a place that combines the best people, outstanding skills, new ideas and advanced technologies from industry, academia and the private sector to create a competitive edge for Canada.”

George encouraged everyone to see the sign for what it represents: “See it as a symbol of great things to come, a symbol that things are moving forward, a symbol of partnership and a symbol that Hamilton's economic future is rooted in research, development and innovation.”

Sweet also took the opportunity to announce the creation of a 17-member advisory board, including representatives from industry, academia and government, to provide counsel to the Minister of Natural Resources on issues related to the relocation.