Ottawa, June 5 -- Canada has launched a new industry-led alliance to address labour shortages in the mining sector as demand for critical minerals rises.

Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu announced the creation of the Mining and Minerals Workforce Alliance on Thursday, describing the initiative's aim to identify workforce gaps and develop solutions to meet labour needs across the mining and minerals industry.

The alliance will be led by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council, with support from the Mining Association of Canada.

The government said the alliance will bring together mining companies, labour groups, post-secondary institutions, Indigenous organizations and other stakeholders to develop a workforce strategy for the...