The Canadian Press: In Western Shore, N.S., on Thursday, federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu launched a new industry-led alliance aimed at growing the skilled workforce for Canada’s mining industry, which is struggling to fill key jobs.
“They have a labour shortage in many areas of the country,” Hajdu said in an interview with The Canadian Press. “They cannot find the kinds of professionals they need.”
Meanwhile, the province also said Thursday it’s launching a Nova Scotia mining roundtable to allow industry leaders to better connect with the government and help strengthen opportunities in the sector…