Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Halifax, Andy Fillmore, to make an announcement in Halifax on support for Canadian youth facing barriers to employment and schooling

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Halifax, Andy Fillmore, will announce how the Government of Canada is supporting youth and students in their studies and helping them find and keep good-quality jobs through the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

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

DATE:       Tuesday, September 15, 2020

TIME:        10:00 a.m. AST

PLACE:     YWCA
                  358 Herring Cove
                  Halifax, Nova Scotia 

In person
Journalists who want to participate in person must register by emailing media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with their name and media outlet before 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. 

Instructions:

• Arrive between 20 and 30 minutes prior to the announcement.
• Anyone attending the event must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days.
• Attendees will be asked to confirm that they have completed a health screening self-assessment, which will be sent in advance to those registered.
• Please note that wearing a face covering is mandatory.

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