Media Advisory - Government of Canada invests to reduce labour gaps in the health care sector

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will be in Whitehorse, joined by the Honourable Ranj Pillai, Premier of the Yukon and the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Minister of Health and Social Services for Yukon, to announce funding through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program that will provide internationally educated health professionals with the support and experience they need to pursue opportunities in Canada's health care sector.

The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages.

Minister Valdez will be accompanied by Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

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

Date:	Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Time:	10:00 a.m. MST
Place:	Whitehorse General Hospital 5 Hospital Road Whitehorse, Yukon

To register, contact [email protected] with your name and media outlet before 8:00 a.m. MST on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Please indicate if attendance will be in person or by teleconference. Further information will be provided upon registration.

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SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada

(media only): Mathis Denis, Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, [email protected]; Media Relations Office, Employment and Social Development Canada, 819-994-5559, [email protected]