| Employment and Social Development Canada
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In recent years Canada’s health care workers have been challenged like never before and this has led to unprecedented levels of burnout, absences, and turnover. These workforce challenges are not only affecting the hard-working health workers we rely on, they’re also affecting patients who are experiencing long wait times for surgeries, emergency room closures, and difficulty accessing family health services.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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As the world faces an array of complex challenges, the importance of the 2030 Agenda has never been more apparent. At the heart of this agenda are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at addressing the world’s most pressing challenges by 2030, including poverty, inequality and climate change. Recognizing the transformative power of these goals, the Government of Canada continues to demonstrate leadership in advancing progress on the SDGs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Montréal with CAP Finance to celebrate the launch of the Social Finance Fund, a long-term initiative to advance the growth of the social finance market in Canada, and to look towards the future of Quebec’s social finance ecosystem.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, will be in Mississauga to announce three new projects focused on addressing labour shortages in the healthcare sector. These projects are being funded through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be attending the Together|Ensemble 2023 Conference at Carleton University to deliver the keynote address, highlighting Canada’s progress in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Young people are leading the way in breaking down barriers to accessibility and enabling the participation of all Canadians in every aspect of society. That is why the Government of Canada is providing opportunities for Canadian youth to develop important skills, while investing in an inclusive and accessible Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Improving the inclusion and financial security of persons with disabilities is a key priority for the Government of Canada. This is why the Government continues to work with partners and the disability community to address barriers to employment, and invest in programs and services that help increase the accessibility of workplaces and improve employment prospects of persons with disabilities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Ensuring that persons with disabilities across the country have access to new opportunities and skills training so that they can contribute meaningfully to our economy is a priority for the Government of Canada.
