| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The federal government is focused on building lasting economic strength. This starts right here at home.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The world is rapidly changing, and the effect is profound. To meet the challenges of our time, we must build Canada strong. This starts with strength, ambition, and action, right here at home.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
On September 5, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced several new measures and investments to protect, build and transform Canadian industries most impacted by tariffs and trade disruptions, including the following measures, focused on building a strong and confident workforce.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour) for a site visit and photo opportunity at the IBEW Mississauga Training Centre.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Diversity and inclusion have long been one of the pillars of Canada’s prosperity. For decades, Black-led and Black-serving organizations across the country have advocated to break down longstanding systemic barriers to social and economic inclusion that Black communities have faced.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), issued the following statement.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The transition to a low-carbon economy is accelerating, and with it comes the need for a highly skilled workforce to support Canada’s energy sector. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in training opportunities to better equip workers with the skills needed to thrive in sustainable industries.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will be in Yellowknife to highlight a federal investment through the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund to support the Sustainable North: Our Workforce (SNOW).
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), and the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), issued the following statement marking International Equal Pay Day:
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Flight attendants play a critical role in keeping Canadian passengers and airline crew safe as they travel; they deserve to be compensated for the work they do.
