| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Youth Employment Strategy (YES) is the Government of Canada’s commitment to help Canada’s newest workers get a strong start to their careers. YES is delivered by 11 federal departments and agencies and helps young people between the ages of 15 and 30 to get the information and develop the job skills, abilities and experience they need to get good-quality jobs. YES has three complementary program streams: Skills Link, Career Focus and Summer Work Experience.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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As part of the Government of Canada’s plan to strengthen the middle class and help those working hard to join it, London and southwestern Ontario youth pursuing their career goals will improve their skills through hands-on work experience. Today, Kate Young, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced funding to support a local initiative.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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On June 12, 2017, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care signed a Multilateral Early Learning and Child Care Framework. This is a significant milestone in which governments agree to work together to address some of the key early learning and child care issues across the country.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are making significant investments in early learning and child care systems to help children be safe and healthy and develop to their full potential in families and supportive communities. Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Gordon S. Wyant, Deputy Premier and Minister of Education for Saskatchewan, announced a three-year bilateral agreement that reaffirms their commitment to and support of the unique early learning and child care needs of Saskatchewan families. These include increasing demand for affordable and quality child care spaces, and opportunities for children with disabilities, newcomers to Canada and Francophone families.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Government of Canada’s plan to build a strong middle class is working: it is creating jobs, growing the economy, and building Canadians’ confidence in the future.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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A strong middle class depends on a job market where both women and men have a real and fair chance at success. When Canadian women can count on equal pay for work of equal value, our economy grows stronger, families prosper, and communities thrive.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, together with the Honourable Gordon Wyant, Deputy Premier and Minister of Education for Saskatchewan, will make an important announcement of benefit to Saskatchewan families.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will visit an organization to highlight the Budget 2018 measures that will better support families with young children.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Government of Canada’s plan to build a strong middle class is working. It is creating jobs and economic growth and building confidence. In Budget 2018, the Government is taking the next step to ensure that all Canadians have the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from a growing economy. The Government proposes to strengthen programs that make the biggest difference in people’s lives, and is making those programs easier to access.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will visit an organization to highlight the Budget 2018 measures that will enhance support for low-income workers.
