As part of ongoing efforts to accelerate immigration to 5,100 permanent residents annually by 2026 and support population growth, the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, will launch an initiative to assist employers challenged to fill full-time job vacancies, and newcomers seeking work.

The announcement will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, September 22) at YellowBelly Brewery and Public House, 288 Water Street, St. John’s, at 12:00 p.m.

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Media contact
John Tompkins
Immigration, Population Growth, and Skills
709-729-0753, 728-7762
jtompkins@gov.nl.ca