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Title:

Recruitment and retention of workers in the North

Agreement Number:

2223-CN-000055

Agreement Value:

$240,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 24, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

The Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) will work in partnership with Francophone associations in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories to attract Francophones to the North to fill vacant job positions.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

Labor recruitment and retention activities, the establishment of partnerships with municipal and territorial governments to better understand which sectors need French-speaking workers, presentations at post-secondary institutions in Quebec, participation in job fairs in Quebec, and the development of social media advertising activities undertaken as part of the initial project.

Location:

WHITEHORSE, Yukon, CA Y1A 2K1

Reference Number:

0780-2022-2023-Qrt3-0000011

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

126181213

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

ASSOCIATION FRANCO-YUKONNAISE

Recipient's Legal Name:

ASSOCIATION FRANCO-YUKONNAISE

Federal Riding Name:

Yukon

Federal Riding Number:

60001

Program:

Economic Development Initiative

Program Purpose:

Economic Development Initiative