| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
All Canadians deserve to be treated fairly and protected from harm in the workplace.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canadians who are facing illness or injury need to feel confident that they are supported and that their jobs are protected as they recover. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to improve Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits are an important measure for supporting workers who are in the difficult circumstance of having to temporarily leave their job due to illness, injury or quarantine. These benefits are available to qualifying claimants who are unable to work, and allow them time needed to restore their health before they can return to work.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, along with Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will announce a reduction in the province’s licensed child care fees as part of the Canada-wide early learning and child care system agreement.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will be in Vancouver to announce changes to Employment Insurance sickness benefits.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Now, more than ever, increased access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive early learning and child care is crucial to meet the needs of children and families across Canada. That is why the Government of Canada is making a historic investment of $30 billion over five years to build a Canada-wide early learning and child care system in collaboration with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Charities and non-profits are at the forefront of addressing communities’ needs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many of them are struggling to recover and adapt their services to the changing needs of communities across Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
National Funders selected to support charities and non-profits
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
For too long, families have faced high monthly child care fees, long waitlists and a lack of child care options. Now, more than ever, increased access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care is crucial to meet the needs of children and make life more affordable for families across Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The skilled trades are essential to Canada’s economy. Few industries are as essential to Canadians’ everyday lives. Smart investments are needed to support Canadians from all backgrounds in taking up apprenticeship training now, and to help kick-start lucrative careers in well-respected skilled trades.
