“As labour shortages continue to affect key sectors, this fund will help more Canadians access the skills and opportunities they need to succeed,” said Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario. “A strong workforce is essential to keeping Canadian industries competitive in a changing global economy. By investing in people today, we are turning opportunity into growth, for workers, for industries, and for a Canada that is stronger and more self-reliant.”