March 22, 2000
(Human Resources and Employment)
BACKGROUNDER
Labour Market Development Council
announced
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Creation of a Labour Market Development Council was announced in
the Speech from the Throne to ensure that our education system responds to
the needs of our people and the economy.
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The council�s formation comes from the recent Jobs and Growth
consultations, where stakeholders urged government to focus on preparing
young people for the crucial role they will play in our future economy.
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The council will serve as an advisory body, and includes representation
from government, industry, labour and post-secondary institutions.
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The council will act as a forum for the exchange of information, identify
key issues and challenges, advise government on policy, and serve as an
umbrella advisory board in the formulation of a labour market development
strategy.
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Government committed to the development of a labour market development
strategy in the Strategic Social Plan.
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The council will report to government through an ad-hoc committee of
ministers, chaired by Julie Bettney, Minister of Human Resources and
Employment.
Media contact: Marcia Porter, Communications, (709) 729-4062.
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