Government of Canada to announce agreement to give workers in British Columbia tools and training to find and keep good jobs
Media advisory
The Honourable Harjit Singh Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, together with the Honourable Shane Simpson, British Columbia Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and Honourable Melanie Mark, British Columbia Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, will announce measures to help more people gain skills and work experience.
Minister Sajjan will make the announcement 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, June 29, 2018
TIME: 9:15 a.m. Media tour
9:30 a.m. Announcement
PLACE: BCIT High Performance Building Lab
NW3-3700 Willingdon Ave
Burnaby, British Columbia
TO PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE
Toll-free dial-in number (Canada/US): 1-877-353-9184
Local dial-in number: 604-681-0260
Conference ID: 78527
NOTE: Media representatives who want to participate via telephone are also asked to call 15 minutes in advance to register.
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FOR INFORMATION (media only):
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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Maryann Anderson
B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
778-698-7595
maryann.anderson@gov.bc.ca
Rodney Porter
B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training
250-889-7494
rodney.porter@gov.bc.ca