MELFORT, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - June 25, 2010) - The Saskatchewan construction industry will get a boost in skilled labour as a result of a training and skills development project. The Fort-à-la-Corne Employment Development Partnership project is based on an agreement between the Government of Canada, the construction industry, a post-secondary institution and Aboriginal organizations.
Mr. Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, today announced that the Government of Canada is contributing $7.5 million towards this project through the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership program. The partners are contributing the balance of the funding, for a total of over $15 million.