Human Resources Minister Diane Finley: Labour Shortages

Immigration Minister Jason Kenney Dept: This is the latest aspect of the government s focus on current and looming labour shortages. Ottawa wants to help satisfy the steady demand for unskilled labourers who are willing to work physically demanding jobs that may pay little more than the minimum wage, according to Globe and Mail. Mr. Kenney was bombarded with questions Thursday following a speech in Halifax and a spokesperson for Human Resources Minister Diane Finley would not give details of the changes, saying the minister will announce them over the coming weeks and months. The changes will ultimately be announced by Ms. Finley, but Immigration Minister Jason Kenney opened a political can of worms this week by asking why employers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I. are bringing in temporary workers when those provinces have persistently high unemployment. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.