| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
On Friday, March 15, 2019, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will visit organizations in southern Ontario, where he will discuss how the Government of Canada is improving Employment Insurance parental benefits to help promote economic growth and improve the quality of life for families and communities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
MAP Strategic Workforce Services Inc. (MAPSWS) is an industry-led non-profit organization dedicated to creating inclusive and learning cultures in New Brunswick workplaces through effective mentorship training, project management and human resources best practices. MAPSWS currently offers three programs: NBMAP, New Boots and First in Trades.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
As the economy grows, so do opportunities for employment. Giving every Canadian a real and fair chance at success means helping them get the skills and training they need to succeed in a changing economy. The skilled trades are good, well-paying jobs, and the Government of Canada is committed to supporting key groups, such as Indigenous people, women, newcomers and those with disabilities, to work in the skilled trades through funding for projects led by unions and other organizations.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| statements
Ottawa, ON -- The United Nations Association in Canada, Ocean Wise, the Canadian Wildlife Federation and the Government of Canada are deeply saddened by the news that 18 Canadians were among the 157 people lost on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 302 bound for Nairobi, Kenya.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
The Government of Canada is investing $3.5 million annually in projects that will create safer workplaces for federally regulated employees. Through Employment and Social Development Canada’s Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund, partner organizations will receive funding to co-develop sector-specific tools and resources that address these workplace issues. Approaches could include behavioural changes, education and guidance, and mandatory training. These projects will help workplaces comply with Bill C-65¬—new legislation to protect employees from harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
All Canadians deserve a workplace that is free of harassment and violence. That is why the Government of Canada is making significant investments to help protect federally regulated employees from these unacceptable behaviours.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
Canada is home to a well-educated and highly skilled workforce, but rapid technological change and globalization are accelerating the need to learn and develop new skills. As the demands of the workplace change, so too must the skills that workers bring to their jobs. The Government of Canada is taking action to ensure that both employers and governments are more responsive to workers’ needs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
By investing directly in Canada’s greatest asset—its resilient, hardworking people—the Government of Canada is helping to ensure that the economic growth we create is the kind of growth that works for everyone.
