| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will be in Nova Scotia on Thursday, October 12, 2017, to discuss youth employment and how the Government of Canada will help local youth find and keep good jobs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Through the Homelessness Partnering Strategy, qualified organizations and other eligible recipients may receive funding for projects to help prevent and reduce homelessness in Canada. These projects are funded through regional and/or national funding streams.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Youth homelessness is a challenge for every community in the country. The Government of Canada is committed to promoting innovation and investing in projects that give every Canadian, including youth, a real and fair chance at success.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Helping internationally trained newcomers join the Canadian workforce faster will help grow the economy and strengthen the middle class.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will announce Government of Canada funding for an organization helping local youth to prevent homelessness through innovative solutions.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Government of Canada to announce how it is helping newcomers improve their employment opportunities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
A full-day Employment Equity Achievement Awards event took place on October 5 in Ottawa to recognize federally regulated private-sector employers and federal contractors for their efforts in implementing employment equity in their workplaces.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
On October 5, 2017, 18 employers were recognized for outstanding achievement in employment equity in their workplaces. The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour presented recipients with Employment Equity Achievement Awards at the event held in Ottawa.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
This October, the Government of Canada joins organizations across the country to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. During this important month, employers are encouraged to think about how they can make their business practices more inclusive and accessible for Canadians with all abilities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The objective of Canada’s Volunteer Awards is to recognize volunteers and bring national prominence to the contributions individuals, not-for-profit organizations, and businesses make to their communities through volunteering. This aligns with the Government of Canada’s interest in promoting innovative solutions to local problems.
