Prime Minister Joins Town Forum at EJTC Facility in Port Coquitlam

March 7, 2023

ECABC staff and member companies attended a town hall forum with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosted at the Electrical Joint Training Committee’s (EJTC) Port Coquitlam facility this week. The Prime Minister took questions from electrical apprentices and journeypersons on a wide range of topics for more than an hour, providing insights on the federal government’s priorities and philosophies on key issues.

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