Employment and Social Development Canada
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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
Fraudulent scams
Be aware of fraudulent email (phishing), mail and telephone (including text messages) scams where you may be asked to provide personal information. These messages are fraudulent and do not originate from Service Canada, even though the email or mail messages are using what appears to be Service Canada letterhead.
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.
Community Outreach and Liaison Service
Expands services within communities to increase awareness of and access to Service Canada's programs and services.
About ESDC
Minister and Secretaries of State
The Honourable Patty Hajdu
Minister of Jobs and Families
The Honourable Anna Gainey
Secretary of State (Children and Youth)
The Honourable Stephanie McLean
Secretary of State (Seniors)
The Honourable John Zerucelli
Secretary of State (Labour)
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
Black communities
Programs and services for Black communities and Black-led organizations
News
Features
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