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Title:

Recruitment and retention of the workforce in the North 2025-2029

Agreement Number:

2526-CN-000009

Agreement Value:

$320,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

The project will support employers in the territories and facilitate the recruitment and retention of Francophone and bilingual workers.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

Through this project, the AFY estimates the expansion of three jobs and the recruitment of 15 people per territory per year. Over 4 years, this represents 180 jobs filled in the region.

Location:

Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A2K1

Reference Number:

0780-2025-2026-Qrt1-0000003

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:

The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) provides financial support to projects that encourage economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for small- and medium-sized enterprises in official language minority communities (OLMCs).