Minister Hajdu launches the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Alliance

Media advisory

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will be in Guelph to launch the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Alliance to identify and advance solutions to bolster the skilled workforce needed across Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector.

The Minister will be accompanied by Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

Date:                      
Monday, August 17, 2026
Time:                     Tour: 9:30 a.m. EDT
                                Announcement:  9:45 a.m. EDT
Place:                     Frank Hasenfratz Centre For Excellence In Manufacturing
                                Tech Hall         
                                700 Woodlawn Road West
                                Guelph, Ontario

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

Contacts

For information:

Jennifer Kozelj
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
jennifer.kozelj@labour-travail.gc.ca

Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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2026-08-14