| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., issued the following statement regarding the collective bargaining negotiations between Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
On April 1, 2022, the federal minimum wage will increase from $15.00 to $15.55 per hour. For those working in provinces or territories where the general minimum wage rate is higher, the higher rate will continue to apply.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to upholding human rights and international labour standards. That means making sure that goods produced by forced labour do not enter Canada and that Canadian companies operating around the world observe responsible business practices.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, met with several families and organizations across Newfoundland and Labrador to highlight the Government of Canada’s efforts to make life more affordable for families, while giving every child a real and fair chance at success.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Seniors are important members of our communities. To better serve Canadians, the Government of Canada is seeking advice on seniors’ issues to inform ongoing work that helps Canadians age with dignity and in the best possible health, while enjoying social and economic security.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Carole Estabrooks is an applied health services researcher focusing on knowledge translation and aging.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) is money from the Government of Canada to help pay for post-secondary education. It provides an initial payment of $500 in a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and $100 for each subsequent benefit year of eligibility, up to the benefit year in which the beneficiary turns 15, to a maximum of $2,000. Contributions are not required to receive the CLB.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
In today’s ever-changing labour market, post-secondary education has never been more important. Most jobs require some form of training, whether an apprenticeship, trade school, college, university, or CEGEP. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to ensure young people have the financial supports they need to access higher learning opportunities so they can join the workforce.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the labour market causing worker shortages across many industries. To address the changing labour supply, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will support the skills and employment needs of workers and employers by prioritizing underrepresented workers, to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The following projects will receive up to $26.5 million in funding under the Foreign Credential Recognition Program over the next three years:
