Government of Canada invests to help youth facing barriers to employment in Western Canada

The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, along with Jason Loewer, Executive Director of EmployAbilities and Norma Schneider, Vice-President Academic, from NorQuest College, will announce Youth Employment and Skills Strategy funding for projects that will help youth overcome barriers in the digital economy.

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

Media availability will follow the announcement.

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

DATE:        Thursday, May 27, 2021
TIME:         11:00 a.m. CDT
                    12:00 p.m. EDT

Journalists who want to participate 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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