| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Equality and inclusion in the workplace are an important part of building a strong middle class and giving all Canadians a real and fair chance at success.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
In Budget 2018, the Government of Canada announced $3 million over five years, starting in 2018-2019, to address wage gaps in the federally regulated private sector through pay transparency measures. Further to this commitment and following consultations with stakeholders, the Government introduced an amendment to the Employment Equity Act (the Act) as part of An Act to Implement Certain Provisions of the Budget Tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2019 and Other Measures (Bill C-97), which received Royal Assent on June 21, 2019.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Whether Canadians are looking for a job, working from home or changing how they work in order to respect public health guidelines, many are facing new challenges as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. In order to tackle these challenges, we need to ensure Canadians have access to the tools they need to learn new skills in growing sectors, help them receive education and accreditation, and connect them to employers and good jobs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
In February 2019, the Government introduced Future Skills to help ensure that Canada’s skills development policies and programs are “future-fit.” It was created in response to recommendations by the Advisory Council on Economic Growth and the Forum of Labour Market Ministers. The Government is investing $225 million over four years, starting in 2018–19, and $75 million per year thereafter, in Future Skills
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The Future Skills Council’s report, Canada – A Learning Nation, sets an ambitious vision of a thriving and dynamic workforce where everyone has a chance to succeed. It prioritizes lifelong skills development as key to building a skilled, agile workforce that is ready to shape the future of our country.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada recognizes the contributions of Black Canadians and acknowledges the significant and unique challenges that Black communities face. That is why the Government has been investing in Black-led non-profit organizations through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative, so that they can better serve their communities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada’s future depends on our young people being able to get the good, well-paying jobs they need to succeed. That is why the Government of Canada is continuing to take strong action to provide the support they need to move forward from the impacts of the pandemic, and successfully plan for their future careers.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada has been working closely with the Government of New Brunswick to ensure families continue to have access to safe, affordable and high quality child care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed and to receive equal pay for work of equal value. Canadians have experienced a gender wage gap for far too long. The Government of Canada has been working hard to close that gap. This is a key part of the economic recovery plan as Canada builds back better.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
On October 29, 2018, the Government introduced the Pay Equity Act as part of Bill C-86, the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2. On December 13, 2018, the bill received Royal Assent.
