| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, issued the following statement:
“Governments in Canada have taken wide-ranging steps to support businesses, protect workers from the impact of COVID‑19, and ensure the economy continues to stay as strong as possible through and beyond the pandemic.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
The Annual Employment Equity Achievement Awards recognize federally regulated private-sector employers and federal contractors for their efforts in implementing employment equity in their workplaces for the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, announced the 2019 annual Employment Equity Achievement Award winners. These awards recognize federally regulated private-sector employers and federal contractors for their outstanding achievements in employment equity and their commitment to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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As all Canadians are facing the unprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship. Now, more than ever, we have an opportunity to build back better, with a focus on fewer people living in extreme poverty, less inequality, a healthier natural environment and a sustainable economy.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Canadian charities and non-profit organizations are on the frontlines. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for their services is now greater than ever before and they are doing more with fewer donations and fewer volunteers.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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A strong workforce includes good job opportunities for youth. That is why the Government is working with employers across the country during this unprecedented time to make sure that young Canadians stay connected to the job market with safe and secure summer employment opportunities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides emergency financial relief to students and recent graduates who are unable to work, or unable to find work, due to reasons related to COVID-19. It is also available for those who are working but not making more than $1,000 (before taxes) over the four-week period for which they are applying.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Post-secondary students across Canada are facing unprecedented challenges as they work to complete their studies and find summer jobs in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Government of Canada is providing direct support to students and recent graduates who are facing a very different job market this summer.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board will hold a media teleconference to discus about support given to the seniors.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| statements
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board and the Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, today issued the following statement.
