EVENT CANCELLED: Government of Canada invests in helping young Canadians facing barriers to employment 

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED**

Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North–Seymour and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, accompanied by Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam, will announce Youth Employment and Skills Strategy funding for projects that will help youth overcome barriers in the workforce.

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.

DATE:        Monday, June 7, 2021

TIME:         12:00 p.m. PDT
                    3:00 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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