Government of Canada launches consultations to improve living conditions for temporary foreign workers
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Seeking feedback on mandatory employer-provided accommodation requirements
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Backgrounder: Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Mandatory Requirements for Employer-Provided Accommodations
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) play a vital role in supporting food security in key sectors critical to the Canadian economy. These include agriculture, agri-food, fish and seafood processing.
Government of Canada extends deadline to apply for the Disability Tax Credit to receive the COVID-19 one-time payment for persons with disabilities
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the lives and health of all Canadians, and disproportionately affected Canadians with disabilities as they continue to face many long-standing barriers further heightened by the pandemic.
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon announce additional support for quality early learning and child care across the territory
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon are working closely together to ensure families have access to affordable, high-quality and safe early learning and child care opportunities and to address new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Government of Canada seeks applicants for National Seniors Council
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Application process open for current and upcoming vacancies on the National Seniors Council
Minister Hussen and Minister Frost, to make a virtual announcement on early learning and child care in Yukon
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Minister Hussen and Minister Frost, to make a virtual announcement on early learning and child care in Yukon
Statement on World Mental Health Day by the Minister of Labour
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, issued the following statement regarding World Mental Health Day: “On World Mental Health Day, we are putting the spotlight on protecting and supporting mental health in the workplace. Our government recognizes the mental health and well-being of Canadian workers must be prioritized. We are working together with unions, workers, employers and experts to create psychologically healthy and safe workplaces.
Quebec to receive federal funding to support child care
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada has been working closely with the Government of Quebec to ensure all families have access to affordable and high-quality child care. The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges, including temporary closures and loss of critical revenue from placement fees, which have put the sector at risk.
New interest relief measure to provide much-needed help to Canada Student Loan borrowers on medical or parental leave
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Supporting students and young Canadians is one of the most important investments a government can make to ensure a stronger economy and a better future. This has never been more important than now, at a time when Canada’s young people have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with summer jobs and internships cancelled or altered, and uncertainty around their studies.
Minister Hussen and Minister Joanasie to make a virtual announcement on early learning and child care in Nunavut
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Minister Hussen and Minister Joanasie to make a virtual announcement on early learning and child care in Nunavut