| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Helping most vulnerable Canadians is a priority for the Government of Canada. The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, visited Progressive Housing Society today to see first-hand the great work being done to prevent and reduce homelessness in Burnaby and New Westminster, British-Columbia. The organization received approximately $2.6 million in Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) funding through the Community Entity (CE) Metro Vancouver Regional District.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will visit a house and make an announcement in Burnaby, British Columbia.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program that supports projects led or inspired by seniors who make a difference in the lives of others 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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Seniors make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities and society. That is why the Government of Canada remains committed to empowering all Canadians, including seniors, to contribute to and share in the prosperity of the country. In support of this commitment, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced today, the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) 2018-2019 call for proposals for Community-based Projects. Programs like NHSP not only encourage seniors to stay involved in their community, but also increase their social participation and inclusion. This is key to enhancing their well-being and quality of life, as well as to enable them to stay active and share their knowledge, skills and experience with other community members.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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John Oliver, Member of Parliament for Oakville, will make an announcement about how the Government of Canada is helping newcomers have their foreign credentials recognized.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Canada is home to a well-educated and highly skilled workforce, but rapid technological change and globalization are accelerating the need to learn and develop new skills. As the demands of the workplace change, so too must the skills that workers bring to their jobs. The Government of Canada is taking action to ensure that both employers and governments are more responsive to workers’ needs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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By investing directly in Canada’s greatest asset—its resilient, hardworking people—the Governments of Canada and Ontario are helping 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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The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, alongside OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría, will chair the OECD Social Policy Forum on May 14, 2018, in Montréal, Quebec.
