The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, will be in Edmonton to participate in a roundtable discussion with union representatives. They will discuss how government and unions can work together to create good jobs and strong communities through Canada’s energy transition. The Minister will be accompanied by the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the news conference.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

Date:          Friday, June 24, 2022
Time:         1:15 p.m. MDT
Place:        IUOE Local No. 955
                   17603 – 114 Avenue
                   Edmonton, Alberta

Journalists who want to participate must register by contacting media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with their name and media outlet before 10:00 a.m. MDT on Friday, June 24, 2022. Please indicate if attendance will be in-person or virtual. Further information will be provided upon registration.

In-person attendance instructions:

• Arrive between 20 and 30 minutes prior to the announcement.
• Do not attend if you have any symptoms associated with COVID-19.
• Please note that wearing a face covering is strongly recommended.

Virtual instructions:

• Connect 15 minutes prior to the announcement.

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