March 19, 2015 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification announced a federal investment of over $1.4 million to help establish and operate the Saskatchewan Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.
Under the governance of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), the Saskatchewan Manufacturing Centre of Excellence will focus on gaps in industry and address critical impediments to growth for the manufacturing sector. The Centre will provide support for small- and medium-sized manufacturers throughout Saskatchewan in three core areas: Productivity Improvement, Workforce & Skills Development, and Innovation. The Centre will also develop and implement programming to connect Aboriginal participants to career opportunities in manufacturing.
Western Canada’s long-term economic growth depends on the development of a trained and highly skilled workforce. This investment in the Saskatchewan Manufacturing Centre of Excellence will meet the demand for skilled workers in Western Canada.
“The Centre of Excellence will provide Saskatchewan manufacturers with the resources, services and leadership necessary to compete and win in both domestic and global markets. Manufacturers in this province are already recognized around the world as world-class, but as markets evolve, so do the demands of business. It is imperative that manufacturers have timely access to the supports, training and best practices they need to continue creating jobs, stimulating investment, and driving economic growth.”
- Derek Lothian, Vice President, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and Executive Director, Saskatchewan Manufacturing Council
Emily Goucher
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-954-8097
Email: emily.goucher@wd-deo.gc.ca
Melissa Fiacco
Director, Saskatchewan
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Regina, Saskatchewan
Telephone: 306-450-0897
Email: Melissa.Fiacco@cme-mec.ca
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