| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will make an announcement regarding the agreement reached between the governments of Canada and Quebec on Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Government of Canada announces funding to address homelessness in the Northwest Territories
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
As part of the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2 (Bill C-63), the Government of Canada introduced legislation that includes a comprehensive package of significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code (the Code). The amendments will give federally regulated workers the right to request flexible work arrangements, such as flexible start and finish times and the ability to work from home. These amendments received Royal Assent on December 14, 2017.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Many Canadians struggle to support their families while balancing work duties. They may work several jobs, face unpredictable hours, and lack access to benefits and certain labour standards. Their jobs may also be low-paid, part-time and temporary. Modernizing federal labour standards, which have remained relatively unchanged since they were established in the 1960s, is part of the Government’s plan to create good quality jobs and strengthen the middle class.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Government of Canada will announce funding to benefit Indigenous youth in Val d’Or
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, will announce the launch of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Government of Canada supports the creation of a national institute for Black Canadians
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada’s strength is in its diversity. The Government is committed to advancing diversity and taking positive measures to ensure all Canadians have a fair and equal chance at success. The Government of Canada is supporting initiatives that recognize the contributions of Black Canadians and acknowledge the significant and unique challenges in their communities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Government of Canada supports the creation of a national institute for Black Canadians
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, released the What We Learned report from the Building an Inclusive Canada: National Disability Summit.
