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After 23 years immersed in full-time federal politics, former Windsor West MP Brian Masse is right back where he started.
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Masse on Monday started a new job as an ’employment services specialist’ with the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County (MCC) — in the same office where he ran employment and youth programs for the organization two decades ago.
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“It really is going back, because the employment services branch occupies the exact room where I had the Multicultural Youth in Action,” said Masse. “So, for a lot of reasons, it’s very exciting.
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“I’m looking forward to what we can do for employers in the region. The agency, and especially the services branch for employment, has been a kind of a hidden secret. We’re going to merge that to be stronger and hopefully contribute to a successful economy.”
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Masse spent 23 years as the NDP member of Parliament for Windsor West. He left federal politics following the election in April, when he lost his seat to Conservative Harb Gill.
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“I’m excited to come back to where it all started,” said Masse. “The MCC has always been a place that makes a tangible difference in peoples’ lives.
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“I’m honoured to now help lead a team of professionals who are on the front lines every day — supporting clients, working with employers, and making sure Windsor-Essex continues to thrive through workforce inclusion.”
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MCC’s mandate includes employment services for people of all ages and backgrounds, including newcomers, young adults, and individuals facing barriers to entering the workforce.
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“Brian brings an incredible level of insight and commitment to the work we do,” said MCC executive director Fred Francis.
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“His return strengthens our mission and helps shine a light on the exceptional work our staff do each day — matching talent to opportunity, providing one-on-one support, and helping individuals build sustainable career paths.”
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Masse’s previous tenure with the organization included a focus on youth programs and helping people find jobs. He said he is returning to the multicultural council in a similar role.
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“Going back, I’m taking on coordinating three major programs to help people find the proper employment,” said Masse. “So, it’s really nice to go back to a place that I was fortunate to have employment from before and to continue some of that work.
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“I’m really excited about it.”
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