Mr. Speaker, over the last two years I think we have had some good success, particularly with the bigger employers such as BHP, Diavik and some of the oil and gas firms in attracting more women into the apprenticeships and into the workforce on those sites. The workplace has changed considerably over the last few years where there are certainly facilities like change areas, washrooms and so on that are there for the convenience of all the workers. There has been a lot done with the employers, but we continue to advertise to attract women, we continue to work with the employers, and I have to say that many of them are very much on side in getting more women into the trades with us. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Question 274-14(5): Women In Apprenticeship Programs
In the Legislative Assembly on June 17th, 2002. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 274-14(5): Women In Apprenticeship Programs
Question 274-14(5): Women In Apprenticeship Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 16th, 2002
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