Media Advisory - Government of Canada welcomes introduction of legislation to support good-quality jobs

TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2018 /CNW/ - On Thursday, November 1, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will announce recently tabled legislation that would modernize federal labour standards to better protect Canadian workers and help set the stage for good‑quality jobs. While in Toronto, she will meet workers from VIA Rail and the Port of Toronto.

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

EVENT:	Announcement
TIME:	8:45 a.m.
PLACE:	George Brown College Casa Loma Campus, C201 160 Kendall Avenue Toronto, Ontario

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow.

EVENT:	Visit
TIME:	10:15 a.m.
PLACE:	VIA Rail Union Station  Great Hall – Information Booth 65 Front Street West Toronto, Ontario

EVENT:	Visit
TIME:	12:45 p.m.
PLACE:	Port of Toronto  8 Unwin Avenue Toronto, Ontario

A photo opportunity will follow.

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SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada

(media only): Media Relations Office, Employment and Social Development Canada, 819-994-5559, [email protected]

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