Government of Canada invests in training to help Canadian workers become certified in the skilled trades

Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, will announce funding that will help certify skilled tradespeople and prepare them to fill available jobs across Canada.

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, July 29, 2021

TIME:         10:00 a.m. EDT

Journalists who want to participate must register by contacting media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with their name and media outlet before 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, July 29, 2021. The Zoom link will be provided to those who register.

Note: To help ensure optimal simultaneous interpretation sound quality, journalists are encouraged to use a microphone (headphones/headset) or, when possible, a landline, and to avoid using speaker mode if queuing up for questions.

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