Government of Canada to announce new initiative to tackle labour shortages

Media advisory

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Delta to announce a new pilot program under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

The Minister will be accompanied by Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, and Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre.

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:   9:30 a.m. PDT
Place:   Mirch Masala
              9545, 120 Street
              Delta, BC

To register, contact media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with your name and media outlet before 8:30 a.m. PDT 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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Contacts

For information (media only):

Tara Beauport
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault
tara.beauport@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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2023-08-05