| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
With the release of the report, Minister Duclos announced the members of the newly created National Advisory Council on Poverty. Chosen from over 800 applications from across Canada, the Advisory Council brings together a committed and diverse group of 10 members, including leaders, experts, academics and practitioners that work in the field of poverty reduction and people with a lived experience of poverty.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Canada’s young people work hard, and are committed to driving social change and building a better country. To support these efforts, the Government of Canada is investing in young people and their ideas — helping to find new and meaningful ways to address pressing social needs like equality for women, success of newcomers and the fight against climate change.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, along with Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity for Quebec and Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region, will announce measures to help Quebec youth gain the skills and work experience they need to find and maintain good employment.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre, will announce how the Government of Canada is supporting youth social entrepreneurs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will make an announcement about how the Government of Canada is working hard to lift Canadians out of poverty and strengthen the economy.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Employment Insurance (EI), the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) provide important support to millions of middle-class Canadians every year. At times, people may disagree with decisions made regarding their claims or benefits. When that occurs, Canadians deserve an appeal process that delivers appropriate decisions in a timely way.
