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.
Softwood lumber: Important notice
The Government of Canada is ready to support workers and their families who are affected by the April 24, 2017, U.S. decision to impose duties on Canadian softwood lumber products.
Consult our notice on Softwood lumber for more information.
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Disability benefits
Pensions, child benefits, savings plans, education funding, and gas tax refund program.
Hire a temporary foreign worker
Temporary foreign workers, employer compliance and ineligibility.
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
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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.
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Labour Program
The Labour Program promotes safe, healthy, cooperative and productive workplaces that benefit us all.
Service Canada
Service Canada provides Canadians with a single point of access to government services and benefits
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Minister Duclos
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Minister Duncan
Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities
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