Employment and Social Development Canada
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) works to improve the standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians. We do this by promoting a labour force that is highly skilled. We also promote an efficient and inclusive labour market.
Services and information
Employment Insurance
Benefits, Canada EI Commission, Wage Earners Protection Program, and economic regions.
Benefits payment calendar
Payment dates for recurring Government of Canada benefit payments.
Find a job
Job opportunities, work permits, Social Insurance Number, criminal record checks and security clearances.
Public pensions
Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security pension and related benefits, the Canadian retirement income calculator and retirement planning.
Family benefits
Maternity and parental leave, Employment Insurance, Canada Child Benefit, and survivor's pension.
Disability benefits
Pensions, child benefits, savings plans, education funding, and gas tax refund program.
Hire a temporary foreign worker with an LMIA
Hiring streams and positions, employer compliance and obligations.
Training
Explore careers by education program, apprenticeship, and training programs.
Housing benefits
GST/HST housing rebate, buying a home, and financial assistance to fix your home.
Funding programs
Grants and contributions that support jobs, training, and social development.
Workplace standards
Labour laws, workplace standards, health and safety standards and labour relations.
Education
Student financial assistance for college and university; apprenticeship, continuing education, co-op, and internships.
Corporate information
Our mandate, portfolio, partners, access to information and transparency.
Benefits by audience
Benefits for Indigenous Peoples, active Forces members, veterans, people with a disability, retirees, and victims.
Publications and reports
Evaluations, audits, annual reports, and other departmental and program reports.
Campaigns
Promotional campaigns and initiatives led by ESDC.
About ESDC
Ministers
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The Honourable Randy BoissonnaultMinister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages
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The Honourable Jenna SuddsMinister of Families, Children and Social Development
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The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr.Minister of Labour and Seniors
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The Honourable Kamal KheraMinister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities
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The Honourable Terry BeechMinister of Citizens' Services
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The Honourable Marci IenMinister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
Parliamentary Secretaries
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Irek KusmierczykParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages
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Élisabeth BrièreParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
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Terry SheehanParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors
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Sameer ZuberiParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities
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Stéphane LauzonParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizens’ Services
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Lisa HepfnerParliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
Focus on
Indigenous peoples
Programs and services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Veterans
Services for current and former military, RCMP and their families
Youth
Programs and services for teenagers and young adults
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