| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, the Government of Canada is focusing on what it can control: building a stronger more resilient Canada. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and the Honourable Jamie Moses, Manitoba’s Minister of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation, will be in Winnipeg to announce an investment to support workers and employers in tariff-affected sectors.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
As Canada’s labour market continues to face sustained pressures from tariffs, skills shortages, supply chain disruptions, and rapid technological advancements, the Government of Canada is taking coordinated action to transform the economy—strengthening domestic industries, supporting workforce development, and building the foundations for a more independent economy.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will be at the Mining Society of Nova Scotia Conference to announce the establishment of the Mining and Minerals Workforce Alliance.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
As the global landscape changes, many Canadians, including seniors, are facing economic uncertainty because the cost of living is going up. In response, the government is building a strong and stable economy and supporting a better quality of life for older Canadians. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) plays a crucial role by creating opportunities that allow thousands of seniors to stay engaged and active in their communities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program. Its goal is to strengthen seniors’ social inclusion so they can benefit from and contribute to the quality of life in their communities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
To build a stronger, barrier-free Canada, the Government of Canada is investing in community projects that promote accessibility, foster disability inclusion and build a Canada where every person has the chance to contribute their talents and thrive.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
As the global economy is rapidly changing, the Government of Canada is focused on what it can control: supporting the recruitment, training and hiring of 100,000 new Red Seal skilled trades workers in the next five years to build Canada’s housing, infrastructure and defence priorities through Team Canada Strong.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| statements
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, issued the following statement to mark the start of National AccessAbility Week 2026.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), announced eight research teams selected to receive over $1 million in funding as part of the Partnering for Impact – Catalyst Grant’s Impacts of School Food Programs pool.
