Minister Qualtrough to make an announcement in British Columbia on support for Canadian youth facing barriers to employment and schooling

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, will announce how the Government of Canada is supporting youth and students in their studies and find and keep good-quality jobs through the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic. She will be accompanied by Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North–Seymour.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

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

DATE:        Friday, September 11, 2020
TIME:         10:30 am
PLACE:      Convocation Mall
                    Simon Fraser University
                    Burnaby Campus
                    8888 University Drive
                    Burnaby, British-Columbia

MEDIA INSTRUCTIONS

Call-in details
Media representatives wishing to participate in the teleconference should dial 1-866-206-0153 or 613-954-9003. The access code is 4804043#.

In person
Journalists who want to participate in person must register by contacting media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with their name and media outlet before 7:00 am on Friday, September 11, 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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