Minister Tassi to launch new workplace violence and harassment prevention training program

The Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas, Filomena Tassi, will announce the launch of a new violence and harassment prevention training program that will benefit British Columbia’s 10,000-person waterfront workforce. She will be joined by Mike Leonard, President and CEO of the BC Maritime Employers Association; Rob Ashton, President of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada; and Tracy Porteous, Executive Director of the Ending Violence Association of BC.

A media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

DATE:        Tuesday, February 9, 2021

TIME:         12:00 p.m. EST

Journalists interested in participating must register by contacting media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with their name and media outlet. The Zoom link will be provided to those who register.

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