The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), along with the Honourable Shirley Bond, British Columbia Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, will recognize Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards as one of the many British Columbia businesses to receive a Canada Job Grant.
Andrew Saxton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, will accompany Minister Wong. Honourable Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business and MLA for North Vancouver–Lonsdale will also be present. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development.
A photo opportunity and media availability will follow.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
DATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2015
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
PLACE:
Vancouver Shipyards
50 Pemberton Avenue
North Vancouver, British Columbia
SECURITY: Vancouver Shipyards is a security-controlled work area. Enter at the security gatehouse and wear flat soled, closed-toe shoes. Please bring at least one piece of government-issued photo ID.
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FOR INFORMATION (media only):
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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