MEDIA ADVISORY - Governments of Canada and Nunavut partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce

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

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SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada

For information: Jennifer Kozelj, Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, [email protected]; Uchenna Azubuike, Manager, Communications Department of Family Services, 867-975-5407, [email protected]; Media Relations Office, Employment and Social Development Canada, 819-994-5559, [email protected]