| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken decisive action to provide Canadians with the support they need to stay safe and healthy. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit and, later, the Canada Recovery Benefits have been important lifelines for many Canadians workers and their families during these unprecedented times.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare widespread socio-economic inequalities worldwide. The 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals provide Canada and the world with a framework for an inclusive and resilient recovery that leaves no one behind.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Marco Mendicino, Member of Parliament for Eglinton—Lawrence and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce funding for projects that will help youth overcome barriers in the workforce.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada’s future recovery depends on the opportunities and support we provide to our young people today. As a result of the pandemic, many students and youth have faced unique challenges and have seen their plans disrupted. As we build back better and stronger, the Government of Canada is focused on providing young people with greater access to post-secondary education, skills training and the job opportunities they need to succeed as they prepare to enter the labour market.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Young people and students have an important role to play in supporting Canada’s economic recovery and future growth. That is why we are taking strong action to ensure that young people and students have the skills and opportunities they need for their long-term goals. A description of youth and student supports delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada, a department of the Government of Canada, is featured below.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Employment Equity Act is an important tool for Canada to promote fairness, equality and diversity in federally regulated workplaces. Since its introduction in 1986, continued progress has been made for the four designated groups covered by the Act. However, there is still work ahead to address inequalities and long-standing barriers that limit workers from reaching their full potential. The COVID-19 pandemic, recent tragedies and movements for social change have made this even clearer.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Operating at arm’s length from the Government of Canada, the Task Force’s mandate was to undertake an independent review of the Employment Equity Act.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) plays a leadership role, with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), in overseeing the Employment Insurance (EI) program. It is mandated with annually monitoring and assessing the EI program. It is also responsible for ensuring financial transparency and rate setting for EI.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, will announce the launch of the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force. She will be accompanied by the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, Bardish Chagger, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour, Anthony Housefather, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board, Greg Fergus.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Old Age Security (OAS) pension provides retirement income security for seniors because it maintains its value over time, even as prices increase.
