Government of Canada to announce investments to address healthcare labour demands

The Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, will be in Mississauga to announce three new projects focused on addressing labour shortages in the healthcare sector. These projects are being funded through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.

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

The Minister will be accompanied by Iqwinder Gaheer, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Malton.

Media availability and a photo opportunity will follow the announcement.

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

Date:       Thursday, June 8, 2023

Time:       9:30 a.m. EDT

Place:      The College of Family Physicians of Canada
                 2630 Skymark Avenue
                 Mississauga, Ontario

To register, contact media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with your name and media outlet before 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Please indicate if attendance will be in-person or virtual. Further information will be provided upon registration.

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