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The Government of Canada makes several other investments in apprenticeship to help Canadians become certified. These include loans, tax credits, Employment Insurance (EI) benefits (during in-school training), project funding and support for the Red Seal program. Additionally, the Government is working with the provinces and territories to harmonize apprenticeship training requirements in targeted Red Seal trades.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Canada’s prosperity depends on Canadians having the skills, training and experience they need to get good quality jobs and succeed in a changing economy. To help meet the increasing need for more workers in the trades, the Government of Canada is taking a leadership role by introducing new initiatives to encourage women to enter and succeed in Red Seal trades where they are under-represented.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement regarding the collective bargaining negotiations between Canada Post Corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW):
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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, middle-class jobs, and the Government of Canada is committed to supporting key groups, such as women, Indigenous people, newcomers and people with disabilities, to work in the skilled trades, through funding for projects led by unions and other organizations.
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The Government of Canada is committed to supporting and promoting seniors’ health, well-being and contributions by encouraging them to stay active, engaged and informed.
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The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program that supports projects that make a difference in the lives of seniors and their communities. Through the NHSP, the Government of Canada encourages seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences to the benefit of others.
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The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, will announce how the Government of Canada will help apprentices gain the skills and training they need to succeed.
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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.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Volunteering is the foundation of Canada's increasingly diverse and inclusive communities. Every year, Canada’s top volunteers are celebrated for their passion and commitment to make a difference in communities throughout Canada. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos recognized the significant contributions of 21 recipients at the Canada’s Volunteer Awards ceremony held in Ottawa.
