MEDIA ADVISORY - Minister Hajdu to highlight workforce investments and new measures to help Canadians lower energy costs and reduce emissions

GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will be in Thunder Bay to highlight workforce investments addressing critical skilled labour shortages as well as new measures to help people in Canada lower energy costs, reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

Date:	Friday, October 16, 2026
Time:	9:30 a.m. EDT
Place:	Klimit Mechanical Ltd 127 Algoma Street South Thunder Bay, Ontario

Notes for media:
To register, contact [email protected] with your name and media outlet.

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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]; Media Relations Office, Employment and Social Development Canada, 819-994-5559, [email protected]