| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
In celebration of National AccessAbility Week, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will visit an organization in Toronto that works to help break down barriers for people with disabilities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
On behalf of Canada, it’s my great pleasure to welcome you all to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s 2018 Social Policy Forum and Ministerial Meeting.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The National Seniors Council was established to advise the Government of Canada on matters related to the health, well-being and quality of life of seniors.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Seniors are an important part of our social fabric and they help to build a stronger Canada. That is why our Government is committed to providing access to programs and services that support Canadians in their later years.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | speeches
Thank you for that kind introduction Louise. It’s always a pleasure to be here in beautiful British Columbia and what a treat to share the stage with Louise from Winnipeg.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
“I am proud to launch the second annual National AccessAbility Week, which is taking place from May 27 to June 2, 2018. The week provides a great opportunity to celebrate, highlight and promote inclusion and accessibility in communities and workplaces across the country. This is a time to showcase the efforts that are being made by all to remove barriers so that people with disabilities can fully participate in our economy and society.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The death or disappearance of a child is devastating and can leave parents unable to work. To ensure victims’ families continue to get the help they need, the Government of Canada is replacing the Parents of Murdered or Missing Children grant with the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The skilled trades represent high-quality and well-paid middle class jobs that are critical to Canada’s economic growth. As Canada’s economy continues to grow and create good, well-paying jobs, the Government of Canada wants to ensure that all Canadians share in and benefit from this success.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The Government is investing $11 million in the Flexibility and Innovation in Apprenticeship Technical Training pilot project. This pilot funds third-party organizations to test innovative and flexible approaches to improve access to apprenticeship training and increase completion rates.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
New and emerging technologies have an effect on every aspect of Canadians’ lives, including the workplace. Automation, robotics and artificial intelligence are a few examples of technologies that are part of the changing nature of work. The Future Skills initiative aims to help Canadians improve their skills to better prepare for, get and keep jobs, and to adapt and succeed at work.
