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Statement by the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour

| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements

Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour issued the following statement regarding the collective bargaining negotiations between the Canada Post Corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers:


Youth leaders from across Canada help build more inclusive and accessible communities and workplaces

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

During these trying times it is increasingly important that youth remain engaged in their communities, as changes to routine and isolation can have a negative impact on their mental and physical well-being. Canada’s youth have an important role in creating meaningful change in their communities, and can gain valuable experience through community engagement.


Newly modernized Enabling Accessibility Fund issues a call for proposals

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the day-to-day obstacles that persons with disabilities face. Isolation, financial insecurity and barriers to employment disproportionately impact the quality of life of persons with disabilities, and the Government of Canada acknowledges that it must continue to work with partners across the country to build a more accessible and inclusive Canada.


Backgrounder: Social Development Partnerships Program

| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders

Since 1998, the Social Development Partnerships Program (SDPP) has been making strategic investments to support government priorities related to children and families, people with disabilities, the voluntary sector, official language minority communities and other vulnerable populations by playing a unique role in furthering broad social goals.


Government of Canada announces funding for the social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

Canadians across the country are feeling the economic impacts of COVID-19. In order to ensure a strong recovery, all Canadians need to be able to contribute equally to our economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that everyone, including persons with disabilities, have the opportunity to participate fully in a barrier-free society. That means working in partnership with organizations that will help continue to build inclusive and accessible services, communities and workplaces.


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