Released on February 22, 2010
Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris met today in Ottawa with federal, provincial and territorial Labour Ministers to discuss Canada's economic recovery and steps to support businesses and workers.
"This was an opportunity to meet with my colleagues across the country on ways to best engage First Nations and Métis people in our workforce and to find solutions on common issues such as safe and productive workplaces and support for workers at risk of exploitation," Norris said.
Over the course of the two-day meeting, the ministers participated in panel presentations and roundtable discussions. Among the issues addressed were the significance of skilled labour and the protection of temporary foreign workers as well as emerging workplace trends and international labour activities.
The ministers meet each year to discuss key public policies and opportunities for joint projects and initiatives.
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For more information, contact:
Bill Stovin
Advanced Education, Employment and Labour
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0926
Email: bill.stovin@gov.sk.ca