Government of Canada to announce new initiative to tackle labour shortages in Southwestern Ontario

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Irek Kusmierczyk, will be in Ruthven, Ontario, to announce a new pilot program [WLL[1] under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

The announcement is being made on behalf of the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

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

Date:        Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Time:        1:00 p.m. EDT
Place:       DC Farms
                  1557 County Road 34
                  Ruthven, Ontario

To register, contact media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with your name and media outlet before 12:00p.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Please indicate if attendance will be in-person or virtual. Further information will be provided upon registration.

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