Virtual announcement on the Enabling Accessibility Fund in Hochelaga
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Virtual announcement on the Enabling Accessibility Fund in Hochelaga
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New workplace harassment and violence prevention training launched in British Columbia’s maritime sector
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canadians know that safe, healthy and respectful workplaces are good for everyone. That is why the Government of Canada continues to support workers, unions and employers to advance the goal of achieving harassment and violence-free federally regulated workplaces. By supporting harassment and violence prevention projects throughout Canada, we create workplaces where Canadian workers can achieve their potential. This is good for workers, unions, employers and the Canadian economy.
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers work together to continue improving early learning and child care for Canadian families
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The current COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of affordable, accessible, inclusive, and high-quality child care for Canadian families. While much progress has been made in recent years, there is more to be done to meet the needs of children and families.
Minister Tassi to launch new workplace violence and harassment prevention training program
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas, Filomena Tassi, will announce the launch of a new violence and harassment prevention training program that will benefit British Columbia’s 10,000-person waterfront workforce.
Minister of Labour meets with stakeholders to discuss workplace harassment and violence prevention project supported by the Government of Canada
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
All Canadians should be able to achieve their full potential in the workplace. While great strides have been made to foster safer, more equitable and effective workplaces where everyone feels welcome and valued, there is still more work to do. Ongoing collaboration is essential in making Canadian workplaces safer, healthier and more inclusive for the good of workers, unions, employers and the economy.
Government of Canada invests in making post-secondary education more affordable to all
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested Canadians in many ways. However, as Canadians work together in the fight against COVID-19, they must continue to plan for the future. For some, this includes saving for their child’s education after high school. Supporting families and at-risk communities, and making it easier for them to prepare for life’s important milestones, is a core part of the Government’s plan to build a stronger and more resilient country.
Backgrounder: The Canada Learning Bond Pilot Project
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Government of Canada programs and initiatives support Canadians from infancy to adulthood, including by making post-secondary education more accessible, providing their first job experiences, and helping them care for their young families. Some parents may feel that saving for their children’s education is out of reach, but more awareness of—and easier access to—the supports available to them can alleviate this concern. When money is less of an issue, young people are motivated to pursue higher education and to graduate with less debt.
Helping workers in the Northwest Territories develop skills to find good jobs
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
As the Canadian economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19, workers are facing new challenges. The residents of the Northwest Territories and all Canadians need access to training and employment supports to develop new skills and find good jobs.
Government of Canada temporarily waives the one-week waiting period for Employment Insurance claims
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, provinces and territories are announcing further restrictions to slow the spread of the virus. The Government of Canada continues to provide certainty to people who are out of work or working less hours due to the pandemic through Recovery Benefits and a more flexible and accessible Employment Insurance (EI) program.
Extension of employer application period for Canada Summer Jobs 2021
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Ensuring that young people and Canadian employers have the supports they need to succeed and stay strong is key to driving our communities forward as we begin economic recovery.