Governments of Canada and Quebec to announce support for unemployed seasonal workers in Quebec

Rémi Massé, Member of Parliament for the riding of Avignon–La Mitis–Matane–Matapédia, and François Blais, Quebec’s Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity, will announce funding for a project to provide targeted short-term support to seasonal workers.

The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow.

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

DATE:      Thursday, May 17, 2018

TIME:       11:00 a.m.

PLACE:    Centre local d’emploi de Mont-Joli
                 42 Doucet Avenue
                 Mont-Joli, Quebec

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INFORMATION (media only):

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Employment and Social Development Canada
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