| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
Launched in 2010, the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) provides a full suite of skills development and job training services—from essential skills such as literacy and numeracy to more advanced training for in-demand jobs. ASETS supports a network of 85 delivery organizations that design and deliver programming based on the needs and priorities of Indigenous people and communities through more than 600 points of service across Canada. It is a responsive, flexible and innovative strategy that meets the unique needs of Indigenous people.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
A strong economy depends on a strong middle class where everybody has a fair chance at success. Despite being the fastest growing segment of the country’s population, Indigenous people continue to be under-represented in Canada’s workforce. Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, highlighted the work being done by the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council to help Indigenous people train for good quality jobs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors, will visit organizations that help prevent social isolation among seniors and have benefitted from Government of Canada funding for seniors.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will highlight the work being done by the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council to help Indigenous people get the skills needed to secure good quality jobs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced that more than 70,033 quality summer jobs were created for youth in 2018. This fulfills the commitment to young Canadians to double the amount of available opportunities for youth through Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ).
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) recently identified a technical issue with the production of a batch of Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) entitlement letters sent to those qualifying for the first time. The monthly benefit amounts for both OAS and GIS, on the letters, were incorrectly stated. The incorrect letter will not have an impact on recipients of OAS and GIS and they will still receive the correct payment.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, will announce how the Government of Canada is helping young Canadians in Quebec get skills training and increased job opportunities.
