| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
A strong Canadian economy relies on an inclusive workforce where everyone has the opportunity to participate and succeed. However, many Canadians still face barriers to meaningful employment and prevent them from fully contributing their talents and skills.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026-2027
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is lowering costs for families by strengthening the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The CCB is a monthly tax-free payment to help them with the costs of raising children.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Minister Robertson represents Canada at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
La secrétaire parlementaire de la ministre de l’Emploi et des Familles et députée de Vimy, Annie Koutrakis, sera à Laval pour souligner l’augmentation de l’Allocation canadienne pour enfants, qui réduit les coûts pour les familles partout au Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Leslie Church, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), will be in Hamilton highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, bringing down costs for families across Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met in Halifax to discuss shared labour market challenges and opportunities across Canada. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, federal Minister of Jobs and Families, and the Honourable Nolan Young, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, along with Nova Scotia’s Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, the Honourable Nolan Young, will meet with provincial and territorial ministers in Halifax to discuss Canada’s labour market outlook and collaborative approaches to workforce development in Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Statement from Minister Hajdu and Secretary of State Gainey on World Youth Skills Day 2026
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada’s economy is strongest when everyone has the opportunity to fully participate. Yet, many people still face barriers that prevent them from building careers and contributing their skills to the workforce.
