Minister Qualtrough to announce funding at the YMCA of Okanagan that will help young Canadians find and keep good jobs

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will make an announcement about how the Government of Canada will help local youth get the training and experience they need to find and keep good jobs.

The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

DATE:     Friday, August 18, 2017

TIME:       9:30 a.m.                          

PLACE:   YMCA of Okanagan
                  207-399 Main Street
                  Penticton, British Columbia

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FOR INFORMATION (media only):

Ashley Michnowski
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities
819-934-1122 / TTY: 1-866-702-6967 

Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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