| Employment and Social Development Canada
| statements
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement regarding the collective bargaining negotiations between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union – Canada (ILWU):
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
The Union Training and Innovation Program, announced in Budget 2016, targets the Red Seal trades and involves broad-based partnerships with a number of stakeholders.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance to succeed. That is why, since 2015, the Government of Canada has made changes and investments that support middle class Canadians, while helping to create more jobs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Skilled newcomers often face unique challenges finding work in their field because of a lack of recognition of their education and training acquired abroad. To ensure a skilled, competitive and inclusive workforce, the Government of Canada is helping internationally trained newcomers find and keep good, well-paying jobs, which is part of the Government’s plan to grow the economy, strengthen the middle class and ensure Canada’s future competitiveness.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
The Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) improves the integration of internationally trained newcomers into the workforce. The Program provides funding to and works with the provinces and territories and other stakeholders—including non-profit organizations, regulatory bodies, post-secondary institutions, sectoral stakeholders and employers—to implement projects.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will announce how the Government of Canada is helping Canadians get the skills and training they need to succeed in a changing economy.