| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Canada’s labour market is experiencing sustained pressure from tariffs, skills shortages, supply chain disruptions and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will be in Windsor to discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will be in Windsor to launch new supports for workers.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Labour industrial relations are stronger when highly qualified individuals help resolve workplace disputes and appeals, uphold labour laws and serve the best interests of Canadians.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is building one strong Canadian economy. To do so, Canada needs skilled trades workers to develop major infrastructure and build millions more homes. That means the newest generation of builders must get proper training.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is building one strong Canadian economy, and skilled trades workers are essential to that growth. As part of this commitment, the government has doubled its investment in the Union Training and Innovation Program—a measure that will help support union-led training across the country and ensure more apprentices are equipped with the proper training and skills needed to thrive.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), will be in Port Coquitlam to announce funding through the Union Training and Innovation Program to enable a more skilled, certified and productive Canadian workforce.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers* most responsible for early learning and child care gathered today in Ottawa for their regularly scheduled meeting to advance shared priorities, marking this pivotal moment as governments move into the next phase of their agreements. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Canada’s Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and the Honourable Tracy Schmidt, Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canadians deserve to age with dignity. For many seniors, this means staying connected and active in their community. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), the federal government funds pan-Canadian and community-based initiatives across Canada that create a significant impact for the social inclusion of seniors in their communities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to enhance seniors’ social inclusion and ensure they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.
