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This initiative is expected to benefit up to 1,800 workers who may face unemployment due to foreign duties, by providing them with options for skill development and new job opportunities through SaskJobs. Buckley Belanger, Canada&#8217;s secretary of state for rural development, emphasized the government&#8217;s commitment to offering support and options for affected businesses and workers. 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