September 9, 2008 - Seneca President Dr. Rick Miner appointed to Labour Market Information Advisory Panel

The Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) has named Seneca President Dr. Rick Miner as one of five members of a Labour Market Information Advisory Panel.

Established in 1983, the FLMM is comprised of the labour market ministers from the provinces, the territories and the federal government.

The Labour Market Information Advisory Panel, chaired by Mr. Don Drummond, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for TD Financial Group, will report back to labour market ministers by the spring of 2009 on how labour market information can contribute to Canada's economic growth and efficiency over the next decade.

“This panel will help to advise government leaders across the country, as well as Canadians planning their training and skills development, and their careers,” said President Miner. “We will be looking at how to better address the growing needs of employers, workers and learners.  I am proud to be part of such important work.”

Dr. Miner has served on several boards and committees. He is Past Chair of the Committee of Presidents of Ontario Colleges and serves on its executive. He is also on the Board of Ontario Innovation Trust, Polytechnics Canada, the Toronto Regional Research Alliance, the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance and RC-2000 (an association of urban colleges).

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