CANCELLED - Government of Canada to support tariff-impacted workers in Quebec

Media advisory

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families, Annie Koutrakis, will be in Fassett to announce funding to help workers in Quebec build new skills and seize emerging opportunities.

The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Parliamentary Secretary Koutrakis will be accompanied by Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

Date:           
Friday, April 17, 2026

Time:         
11:30 a.m. EDT

Place:         
Bois Francs DV
                     131 Rue Principale
                     Fassett, Quebec

Notes for media: 
To register, contact media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with your name and media outlet.

Contacts

For information:

Aissa Diop
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario 
aissa.diop@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

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