Perth-Wellington MP John Nater held the second of 10 planned meetings on his Summer Jobs Tour here on July 12.
The meeting at the à la mode cafe in Drayton was attended by Mapleton councillors and representatives from local businesses and organizations that received funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Labour topics
Among the discussed topics were: labour shortages in agriculture, job training and retention, attracting young workers to the area, and infrastructure.
Nater concluded the meeting by thanking each of the participants and stating: “The vitality of our small communities is essential. Governments must work with all stakeholders to provide support and solutions for the rural economy. Meetings like this one are essential to receive innovative answers to challenging questions.”
