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By Michael MacDonald The federal government has announced a new industry-led alliance aimed at growing the skilled workforce for Canada\u2019s mining industry, which is struggling to fill key jobs. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu made the announcement Thursday in southwestern Nova Scotia, saying the new body, dubbed the mining and minerals workforce alliance, is part of Prime Minister Mark Carney\u2019s drive to build a more independent economy. \u201cThey have a labour shortage \u2026 in many areas of the country,\u201d Hajdu said in an interview, referring to the mining industry. \u201cThey cannot find the kinds of professionals they need.\u201d The minister said the industry and other skilled trades are also facing \u201ca negative net popularity’ with young people. \u201cThese are good quality, solid careers and too few Canadians know about them. Too… <\/p>\n

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By Michael MacDonald The federal government has announced a new industry-led alliance aimed at growing the skilled workforce for Canada\u2019s mining industry, which is struggling to fill key jobs. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu made the announcement Thursday in southwestern Nova Scotia, saying the new body, dubbed the mining and minerals workforce alliance, is part of Prime Minister Mark Carney\u2019s drive to build a more independent economy. \u201cThey have a labour shortage \u2026 in many areas of the country,\u201d Hajdu said in an interview, referring to the mining industry. \u201cThey cannot find the kinds of professionals they need.\u201d The minister said the industry and other skilled trades are also facing \u201ca negative net popularity’ with young people. \u201cThese are good quality, solid careers and too few Canadians know about them. Too... <\/p>\n

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