The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will address delegates attending the Partnership for Workplace Inclusion Program's 6^th Annual Business Awards Luncheon today (Monday, October 25) at approximately 12:20 p.m. The luncheon will be held at the Capital Hotel, located at 208 Kenmount Road in St. John's.

The Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program (PWIP) was developed by the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work. PWIP supports persons with disabilities, employers and community agencies in advancing the employment of persons with disabilities. The Annual Business Awards Luncheon hosted by PWIP celebrates the efforts of employers in the local community who have partnered with the program throughout the year, and also recognizes the achievements of clients.

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Media contact:
Bradley Power
Director of Communications
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
709-729-0753, 699-5707
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca