| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The Employment Equity Act (EEA) aims to achieve equality in the workplace so that no one is denied opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability. It also aims to address workplace disadvantages faced by the four designated groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Removing barriers to jobs for Canadians who are typically under-represented in our workforce will help the middle class, as well as those working so hard to join it.
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The mandate of the Advisory Committee on Homelessness is to support the redesign of Employment and Social Development Canada’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) after 2018-19.
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The Government of Canada recognizes that homelessness is a reality for too many Canadians and a challenge for every community in Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Today, the Honorable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement regarding Bill C-4:
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The Calgary South Passport Office and the Calgary South Service Canada Centre have both moved to new locations.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, made the following statement after meeting with the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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The Government of Canada is making significant investments in early learning and child care systems so that each and every child has the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential. With confidence and a sense of optimism, federal investments will create more high-quality, affordable child care across the country and improve the lives of Canadian children and their families.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
On June 12, 2017, federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care signed the Multilateral Framework on Early Learning and Child Care, which represents a significant milestone with governments agreeing to work together to address some of the key early learning and child care issues across the country. Governments agreed to work together over time to achieve the broad long terms goals for early learning and child care systems that are focused on: high quality, accessibility, affordability, flexibility and inclusivity.
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Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, wrapped up her visit to Berlin and Geneva, where she has been on a mission abroad to strengthen bilateral relationships with our international partners, and further Canada’s continued efforts in the promotion of workers’ rights worldwide.
