Government of Canada to invest in skilled trades training

Media advisory

The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), will be in Port Coquitlam to announce funding through the Union Training and Innovation Program to enable a more skilled, certified and productive Canadian workforce.

The Secretary of State will be accompanied by Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

Date:        
Friday, February 6, 2026
Time:          2:00 p.m. PST
Place:         Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Notes for media:

  • To register, contact media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with your name and media outlet.
  • Event location will be shared upon registration.

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Contacts

For information:

Liane Kotler 
Director of Communications 
Office of the Secretary of State (Labour)
liane.kotler@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

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