More than $7 million through PrairiesCan will help grow a diverse technology workforce by creating hundreds of jobs in the Calgary region
June 29, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta - PrairiesCan
The Government of Canada is providing support for community-led innovation that creates opportunities for people with diverse talents and abilities to succeed. In and around Calgary, organizations are using collaborative, inclusive approaches to hire more diverse talent that will benefit Alberta's economy.
Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a federal investment of more than $7 million for three Calgary-based initiatives, through two programs - the Jobs and Growth Fund, and the Community Economic Development and Diversification Program,
to continue building a socially inclusive economy in the Calgary region and to enable local businesses to harness the abilities and talents of underrepresented Canadians.
