Reference N14059E
June 26, 2014 – Fredericton, N.B. – Veterans Affairs Canada
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Parliamentary Secretary Parm Gill met with officials from the Province of New Brunswick to discuss ways to work together to increase employment opportunities for Veterans.
Veterans Affairs Canada’s Hire a Veteran initiative involves working hand-in-hand with corporate Canada and local businesses and public sector to match the world-class skills and expertise of Canadian Armed Forces’ members and Veterans with meaningful career opportunities in the private and public sectors.
The New Brunswick Government recently committed $50,000 in support to the Helmets to Hardhats program which helps Veterans find meaningful jobs in Canada's building, construction and trades industries. In May 2014, New Brunswick Legislative Secretary for Military Affairs, MLA Brian Macdonald passed a Private Members Bill that extended priority hiring in the New Brunswick Civil Service to modern day veterans.
In October 2013, the Government of Canada announced new measures that will give qualified Veterans priority when it comes to hiring Canadians for federal public service jobs. In March 2014, the Government of Canada announced further enhancements allowing serving and recently retired members to access public service jobs.
Barbara Mottram
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Veterans of Affairs
613-996-4649
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
