| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
As of today, Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012, came into force. This legislation strengthens protections for Canadian workers – because they are the foundation of Canada's ambition.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Part I (Industrial Relations) of the Canada Labour Code (the Code) governs workplace relations and collective bargaining between unions and employers. This part contains provisions related to replacement workers and maintenance of activities, as well as dispute resolution, strikes and lockouts. It outlines the labour relations rights and responsibilities of employers, trade unions and employees.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Persons with disabilities are more likely to live in poverty than working-age persons without disabilities because of economic and social exclusion, barriers to employment, and other factors. Recognizing this, the Government of Canada created the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) to support the financial security of working age, low-income persons with disabilities by providing them with direct financial support.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, announced that persons with disabilities will be able to apply for the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) as of June 20, 2025.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Today, Minister of Jobs and Families, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Industry, the Honourable Melanie Joly, and Secretary of State (Labour), the Honourable John Zerucelli, issued the following statement regarding Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act (One Canadian Economy Bill).
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada is a dynamic country that celebrates our diversity, cares for the most vulnerable among us, and strives for a better future for all.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is creating up to 6,000 more Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) opportunities to help build a strong Canadian economy and secure good jobs for youth. CSJ provides a first job experience for Canadian youth that can help shape their future education, training, and career choices.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), a horizontal Government of Canada initiative delivered in partnership by 12 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. The YESS supports youth (aged 15 to 30), especially those facing barriers to employment, to receive the employment supports, skills training and work experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to creating more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs, and services.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Federal, provincial and territorial Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met virtually on Monday to discuss progress on their joint commitment to breaking down barriers to labour mobility as one of the strategies to mitigate the negative effects of tariffs and unlock the full economic potential of free trade within Canada. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Jobs and Families and the Honourable Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration of Nova Scotia.
