December 18, 2009 -- The Ontario government is providing more support to help nearly 400 laid-off workers in Northwestern Ontario. An additional investment of $55,000 by the Ontario government will keep the Nipigon Labour Adjustment Centre (LAC) open until June 30, 2010.
This brings the province’s total investment in the Nipigon LAC to $430,664 and marks the fourth extension for the centre for which the original contract was signed in February 2007. Prior to this new investment, it was scheduled to close December 31, 2009.
QUOTES
“I’m delighted to see this additional support for laid-off workers in the Nipigon area. Our government recognizes how important it is to help these workers gain the skills and knowledge they need to find jobs in the new economy.”
- Michael Gravelle, MPP, Thunder Bay–Superior North
“We are very pleased with this announcement as it demonstrates the government’s interest in, and understanding of, the unique challenges being faced by Nipigon. This extension will provide us with the opportunity to find a more permanent solution."
- Richard Harvey, Mayor of Nipigon
QUICK FACTS
· The Nipigon LAC is one of 20 action centres in Northern Ontario. As of November 2009, there are 107 action centres across the province.
· The typical time frame for an LAC contract is one year.
· A range of Employment Ontario services are available through LACs, including job-finding clubs, resume writing workshops, interview preparation courses, career counselling services and a job bank.
· These services are also available at Employment Ontario offices throughout Ontario.
LEARN MORE
Learn more about the Ontario government’s plan for economic growth in the North.
Visit the Employment Ontario website.