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Support for families with critically ill loved ones

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

Today, millions of Canadians provide informal care and support for seriously ill family members. That is why in Budget 2017 the Government of Canada announced a commitment to support family caregivers with Employment Insurance benefits that are more flexible, inclusive and easier to access.


Backgrounder: Information for EI claimants

| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders

The Employment Insurance (EI) program provides temporary income support to replace lost employment income for individuals who are off work due to pregnancy and childbirth, and caring for a newborn or newly adopted child.


Minister Duclos in Vancouver to discuss the 2018 Fall Economic Statement: Investing in Middle Class Jobs

| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will make an announcement at an event hosted by 312 Main, where he will highlight the Government of Canada’s plan to grow the economy by investing in middle class jobs, and the importance of supporting Canadian businesses as they grow and expand into new markets.


Government of Canada launches call for nominations for the Expert Panel on Early Learning and Child Care

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

For Canadian families, high-quality, affordable child care is more than a convenience—it’s a necessity. The Government of Canada is ensuring that every child gets the best possible start in life. To support the development and implementation of the Multilateral Early Learning and Child Care Framework and the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework, the Government of Canada is creating the Expert Panel on Early Learning and Child Care.


Minister Hajdu meets with B.C. port, rail and telecom sector employees to discuss legislation to support good quality jobs

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

A strong middle class depends on a job market where everyone has a real and fair chance at success. Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, met with GCT Vanterm employees at the Port of Vancouver to talk about recently announced changes to federal labour standards that will better protect Canadian workers and help set the stage for good-quality jobs. The Minister will also meet with employees of VIA Rail and Shaw Communications to talk about how these changes will benefit them.


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