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GATINEAU, QC, May 20, 2026

GATINEAU, QC, May 20, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Dr. Gwen Healey Akearok, Nunavut's Minister of Family Services, will be in Iqaluit to announce funding to support workers and employers in tariff-affected sectors.

The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

The Ministers will be accompanied by Lori Idlout, Member of Parliament for Nunavut.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

Date:        

Thursday, May 21, 2026



Time:

9:30 a.m. EDT



Place:      

Legislative Assembly of Nunavut

Great Hall

926 Sivumugiaq Street

Iqaluit, Nunavut

Notes for media:
To register, contact media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with your name and media outlet.

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SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada