| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join the Honourable Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, to announce how Nova Scotia families will have increased access to licensed early learning and child care.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Following the tabling of the 2022 Spring Reports of the Auditor General of Canada, the Government of Canada issued the following statement in response to the report entitled, "Access to Benefits for Hard-to-Reach Populations”:
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Persons with disabilities continue to face barriers in finding and keeping employment and many are unable to participate fully in Canadian society and the economy. That is why the Government of Canada is working with partners and the disability community to invest in programs and services that will help to increase the accessibility of workplaces and connect persons with disabilities to skills training and good jobs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The skilled trades are at the centre of Canada’s economic recovery. 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 kick-starting lucrative careers in well-respected skilled trades.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Apprenticeships offer a great way to get the hands-on work experience needed to pursue a career in the skilled trades. Employers play a fundamental role in Canada’s apprenticeship systems, however many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not always have the resources to offer apprenticeship training opportunities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, today issued the following statement:
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will announce from Halifax, Nova Scotia, new funding to create employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and highlight a successful, local initiative.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will announce significant, new federal investments in the skilled trades while delivering remarks at the National Apprenticeship Conference in Halifax.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
On May 29th, Canada will kick-off National AccessAbility Week (NAAW). This week is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of persons with disabilities, to lift up individuals and organizations who are removing barriers, and to recommit the work ahead to make Canada a truly disability inclusive country.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada’s economy and future prosperity depends on young people being able to get good, well-paying jobs now and into the future. That is why the Government of Canada is making historic investments in young people, to ensure they have the supports, skills and opportunities needed to build long and successful careers.
