| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Robert Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, will announce Government of Canada support to Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité Île-du-Prince-Édouard Inc. for its project to help youth prepare for jobs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Canada’s Volunteer Awards 2017 RecipientsComplete biographies of the Award winners can be found at Canada’s Volunteer Awards Program
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Today, as the world celebrates volunteers globally, Canada celebrated the tremendous contributions of 21 recipients at the Canada’s Volunteer Awards ceremony in Ottawa. This year’s ceremony specially marked the celebration of Canada’s150th anniversary of Confederation through the expansion of the Emerging Leader category to recognize five recipients, and the creation of the CVA Alumni, a group of all past recipients.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will celebrate Canadians who make a difference in people’s lives and in their communities during the Canada’s Volunteer Awards ceremony.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
“Today Canada and the world celebrate the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This is a day for us to reflect on how far we have come in making Canada a truly accessible and inclusive country. We also know how far we still have to go. We mark this day by highlighting the talent and contributions of people with disabilities and by celebrating and renewing our commitment to make this country truly accessible and inclusive.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Canada is a party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Convention). The Convention entered into force for Canada on April 10, 2010.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is taking further action to uphold and safeguard the rights of people with disabilities and further enable their inclusion and full participation in Canadian society.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Giving post-secondary students the chance to learn in a hands-on work environment is part of the Government’s plan to put Canada’s greatest strength—its skilled, hard-working people—at the heart of a more innovative new economy.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The Student Work-Integrated Learning Program will provide post-secondary students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and business more quality student work placements and improved partnerships between employers and post-secondary education (PSE) institutions.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The National Housing Strategy is a part of a long-term vision to strengthen the middle class, promote sustainable growth for Canadians, and lift more Canadians out of poverty.
