Statement - Departmental Statement on Temporary Foreign Workers in Northern Alberta

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - "Earlier today, Department officials reached out to Edmonton Ironworkers' Union Local 720 and were advised by union officials that all of the affected ironworkers have received offers of employment from other projects in the area. The Department continues to review this matter on an urgent basis."

Alexis Conrad
Director General
Temporary Foreign Worker Directorate

SOURCE: Employment and Social Development Canada