The Town of Saugeen Shores will be hosting a discussion on labour shortage March 20 at the Bruce County Museum and Culture Centre, 33 Victoria Street North in Southampton. In a January 25 media release, local business owners are encouraged to attend and share their stories with local, provincial and federal representatives. In addition to hearing from local business owners, a panel of experts will share the reality of labour shortage as a national issue and will discuss concepts and strategies designed to support solutions.

"We've heard from the community that it is a trying time to secure a workforce,” said Mayor Luke Charbonneau. “This event will bring discussion on this national issue to the surface locally. Our community and region need to think outside the box and this event demonstrates our commitment to working with our businesses as they address their labour needs."

Some of the concepts and strategies to be discussed with the panel include automation of tasks and immigration.

"Affordable housing will be part of the solution but the reality is that the labour shortage will require a broader range of solutions," added Charbonneau. "We’re committed to helping as we can."

The event opens at 8 a.m. with registration, refreshments and networking with a welcome address kicking off at 9 a.m.

For more information on the event, visit saugeenshores.ca/labourshortage.