Technical briefing and news conference on new supports for seasonal workers

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will make an important announcement about new supports to address the challenges faced by seasonal workers.

A technical briefing by senior government officials from Employment and Social Development Canada will precede the announcement via teleconference.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.The announcement will be streamed live on Periscope at: https://twitter.com/Jobs_Emplois

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

DATE:     Monday, August 20, 2018

TIME:      Technical briefing teleconference:
                 9:00 a.m. ADT (8:00 a.m. EDT)

                  News conference:  
                  10:00 a.m. ADT

PLACE:    Technical briefing:
                  Teleconference only

                 News conference: 
                 Raymond O’Neill & Sons Fisheries
                 221 Escuminac Point Road
                 Escuminac, New Brunswick

To participate in bilingual teleconference:

Media are encouraged to call in to participate in the technical briefing that will precede the announcement.

Participant dial-in: 1-888-265-0903
Participant pass code: 6122584#

To obtain documents that will be provided during the briefing, media must RSVP in advance to media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.

Documents for the technical briefing will be available for viewing at 8:30 a.m. ADT.

Audio recordings are not permitted during the technical briefing.

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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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