| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
Based on demographic projections, the number of seniors will increase and seniors will represent about 23% of the country’s total population in 2031, compared to 17% in 2016.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
Every day, you contribute to developing the next generation of researchers, scientists, engineers and technologists by sharing your passion with youth who may make a career out of these fields. Thank you very much for your work.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will make an important announcement about Government of Canada measures to improve accessibility for all Canadians with disabilities. She will be joined by Stéphane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Persons with Disabilities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
A key principle of the proposed legislation is respecting the philosophy of the disability community of “nothing about us, without us.” For years, persons with disabilities have underlined that full participation and equality of opportunity can only be realized when people with disabilities are meaningfully involved in the planning, development, and implementation of legislation, policies, and strategies that affect their lives.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada tabled the proposed accessible Canada act that would increase the inclusion and participation of Canadians who have disabilities or functional limitations and promote equality of opportunity by increasing accessibility and removing barriers in areas of federal jurisdiction. To support the implementation of the legislation and the accompanying culture change, the Government of Canada will lead by example and become a model for accessibility.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is investing approximately $18 million over six years to better support employers who have a demonstrated commitment to hiring persons with disabilities, but who need support to find the right match and to create workplaces that allow employees with disabilities to reach their full potential.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Today, following the most inclusive and accessible consultation with Canadians with disabilities and with the disability community, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, introduced the proposed Accessible Canada Act to Parliament. This historic legislation would enable the Government of Canada to take a proactive approach to end systemic discrimination of people with disabilities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Helping hard-working families provide the best start in life for their children is a top priority for the Government of Canada. That’s why two years ago, the government launched the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to help families with the high cost of raising kids. The CCB – which is targeted to middle class families and those working hard to join it – is simpler, tax free and more generous than previous child benefit programs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada’s changing economy and investments in infrastructure make skills training critical to our future. Union-based skills training is a key element to achieving the Government’s commitment to get more people working in the skilled trades while also reducing barriers for apprentices to complete their training.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
From June 12 to 14, 2018, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement represented Canada at the 11th session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York. The overall theme of the Conference was “Leaving no one behind through the full implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities”.
