Immigrants, newcomers, self employed people, people with disability, women, and other people who did not have high representation in certain careers in the past now have a better chance of taking some training programs. These groups are disproportionately affected maybe due to lack of information, in the case of newcomers, limited funds by the training institutions to involve a bigger group and a host of other reasons.
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, visited Edmonton on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. While at the Women Building Futures Training Centre, she announced an agreement to give workers in Alberta tools and training to find and keep good jobs. She was accompanied by the Honourable Christina Gray, Alberta Minister of Labour, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and MP Randy Boissonnault.
After the tour of the Alberta Pipe Trades College, she made her announcement, followed questions and answers from the media.
She announced that the Government of Canada will provide the province with over $1.7 billion over six years to invest in Albertan workers. This increase means that about 124,000 more Alberta workers will benefit than before.
“I know that our greatest asset as a country is our people. Through investments like today’s agreement with Alberta, we are ensuring Albertans, and all Canadians, can continue to be competitive, resilient, and responsive as jobs evolve and as our economy grows. When we give people the tools to succeed, our middle class grows stronger and our workers create a better future for themselves and their families,” The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour.
“Our government has the backs of working people and we’re focused on the priorities of everyday Albertans – creating good jobs and making life more affordable. This agreement with the federal government will help Albertans get the training, or re-training, they need to succeed in our growing and diversified economy. While things are looking up, and as our economy continues to improve, we will work to ensure that Albertans have the support they deserve,” The Honourable Christina Gray, Alberta Minister of Labour.
