The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Dr. Gwen Healey Akearok, Nunavut's Minister of Family Services, will be in Iqaluit to announce funding to support workers and employers in tariff-affected sectors.

The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

The Ministers will be accompanied by Lori Idlout, Member of Parliament for Nunavut.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

Date:           Thursday, May 21, 2026

Time:           9:30 a.m. EDT

Place:           Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
                      Great Hall
                      926 Sivumugiaq Street
                      Iqaluit, Nunavut

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