Minister Hajdu launches the Transportation and Supply Chain 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 Calgary to launch the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance to tackle critical labour shortages and representation gaps across Canada’s multimodal supply chains – spanning road, rail, air, marine, and warehousing.

The Minister will be accompanied by Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation.

A photo opportunity will take place before the announcement, followed by a media availability.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

Date:           
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time:          Tour: 1:40 p.m. MDT
                     Announcement: 2:00 p.m. MDT
Place:          Mount Royal University
                     Bissett School of Business
                     Atrium (Main Floor)
                     4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
                     Calgary, Alberta

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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2026-08-21