| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Susan Holt, Premier of New Brunswick, will make an announcement on the National School Food Program.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Black Canadians played a pivotal role in shaping Canada into the vibrant country it is today. However, for far too long Black people in Canada have faced systemic barriers, anti-Black racism and discrimination. As we prepare to celebrate Black History Month, the Government of Canada, now more than ever, remains steadfast in its commitment to combatting systemic barriers and creating a more equitable and just future for Black people in Canada. To that end, the Government of Canada has proposed over $1 billion to uplift and support Black communties in Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Today, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Steven MacKinnon announced funding of nearly $5 million to the Trade Winds to Success Training Society to train more than 290 Indigenous Red Seal apprentices in support of Canada’s Housing Plan.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Edmonton to announce funding for skilled trades training for Indigenous apprentices and help achieve Canada’s Housing Plan goals.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Mark Sutcliffe, the Mayor of Ottawa, alongside the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, Yasir Naqvi, Member of parliament for Ottawa-Centre, announced over $39 million to support people living without homes, including in encampments.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program plays an important part in supporting Canada’s economy, by allowing employers to hire foreign workers temporarily when they cannot find qualified Canadians to fill jobs. Although most follow the rules, there are employers in Canada who misuse or abuse the TFW Program. Not only does this misuse impact the health and safety of temporary foreign workers, but it also hurts Canada’s economy and sets Canadian workers back.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Young people are building the Canada of today and of tomorrow, and the Government of Canada is creating new opportunities so they can foster their skills.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Canada Service Corps – Results of the 2023 call for proposals
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will be in Toronto to announce new volunteer service opportunities for youth in Canada funded through the Canada Service Corps.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified individuals to serve the best interests of Canadians.
