WINDSOR, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 9, 2013) - Mr. Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, will announce an agreement that will encourage innovation in the automotive industry. Mr. Watson will be joined by Dr. Alan Wildeman, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Windsor.

MP Watson and Dr. Wildeman will be available for a photo opportunity following the event.