Department of Employment and Social Development of Canada
Department of Employment and Social Development of Canada
07/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/15/2026 18:57
Minister Hajdu and Minister Young to meet with provincial and territorial labour market ministers in Halifax. Minister Hajdu to also make a significant national announcement.
Minister Hajdu and Minister Young to meet with provincial and territorial labour market ministers in Halifax. Minister Hajdu to also make a significant national announcement.
Media advisory
The Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, along with Nova Scotia's Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, the Honourable Nolan Young, will meet with provincial and territorial ministers in Halifax to discuss Canada's labour market outlook and collaborative approaches to workforce development in Canada.
The Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, along with Nova Scotia's Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, the Honourable Nolan Young, will meet with provincial and territorial ministers in Halifax to discuss Canada's labour market outlook and collaborative approaches to workforce development in Canada.
Following the meeting, a media availability will be held in person and virtually where a significant federal announcement will be made.
Please note that all details are subject to change.
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 4:10 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. AST
Place: Argyle Suite
Halifax Convention Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Notes for media:
- To register your presence virtually or in person, contact [email protected] with your name and media outlet.
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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
[email protected]
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
[email protected]
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