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The Government of Canada believes accessible, inclusive and high quality child care is essential to positive early childhood development, labour force participation of parents, women’s equality, social integration and inclusion of newcomers. Supporting parents, families and communities in their efforts to ensure the best possible future for their children is a priority for the Government of Canada.
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Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, wrapped up her visit to Geneva, Switzerland, where she strengthened bilateral relationships with our international partners. While there, the Minister discussed Canada’s continued efforts to support equality and inclusion, including working to eliminate workplace violence and harassment and promoting workers’ rights globally.
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The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will hold a media teleconference from Geneva, Switzerland, following the International Labour Conference.
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Hundreds of young people are making their mark in the skilled trades and technology fields during 2018 Skills Canada National Competition in Edmonton this week.
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During Canada’s second annual National AccessAbility Week, we celebrate promoting inclusion and breaking down barriers for Canadians with disabilities.
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The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will visit Halifax and make an announcement on Friday, June 1, 2018, during National AccessAbility Week.
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Canada’s second annual National AccessAbility Week provides a great opportunity to appreciate all the efforts being made to remove accessibility barriers so that people with disabilities can fully participate and contribute in their communities and workplaces.
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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 Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway and its unions Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW):
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In celebration of National AccessAbility Week, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will visit a school in Ottawa to make an announcement and see first-hand the results of Government of Canada initiatives to increase accessibility.
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Following the tabling of the 2018 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement: