| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Government of Canada recognizes the vital role temporary foreign workers play in supporting food security in key sectors such as agriculture, agri-food, and fish and seafood processing that are critical to the Canadian economy. Allowing foreign workers entry into Canada is the first of many steps the Government has taken to facilitate access to this important labour supply, while also ensuring that the health and safety of foreign workers and Canadians are protected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, will discuss how the Government of Canada is supporting child care centres for a safe re-start in British Columbia.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The Government of Canada has been working closely with provinces and territories 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.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The Government of Canada has been working closely with provinces and territories 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.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz will join federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Ahmed Hussen to announce a new funding agreement for early learning and child care.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen,
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will discuss how the Government of Canada is supporting child care centres for a safe re-start in Ottawa.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta are working together to ensure families have access to the affordable, quality early learning and child care opportunities their children need to succeed.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Government of Canada is committed to improving the lives of hard working middle class families. That is why four years ago we launched the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), which was put more money in the pockets of 9 out of 10 Canadian families and ensured that children have the best start in life.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, your Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, and distinguished guests.I want to begin by acknowledging that I am on Indigenous land, namely, the traditional territory of the Algonquin people.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Government of Canada continues to take immediate, significant and decisive action to ensure that the needs of all Canadians are supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, the Government announced a series of measures to help Canadians with disabilities navigate the effects of the outbreak, including a one-time, tax-free, non-reportable payment of $600 to assist with additional expenses incurred during the pandemic.
