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The Government of Canada is moving forward in the development of a Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy to unlock new innovative approaches that improve the well-being of Canadians. The Government made the commitment to develop a Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy that supports communities in addressing their most difficult problems and helps more people, especially those most vulnerable contribute to and share in the prosperity of their community and society.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Canada's Veterans have served our country with bravery, honour and dignity—putting their lives at risk to protect our freedom. Canadian Armed Forces members and their families deserve our gratitude and continued support when they transition from military to civilian life.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) is a unique community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness by providing direct support and funding to 61 designated communities in all provinces and territories.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Homelessness is a reality for too many Canadians and is a challenge for communities across the country. That is why the Government of Canada promotes cooperation between governments, communities, the private sector and not-for-profit organizations to implement local solutions by providing funding to help reduce and prevent homelessness across Canada.
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When Canada’s most vulnerable youth get the support they need to find and keep good jobs, our middle class grows and our economy thrives. Today, Rodger Cuzner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced that the Government of Canada’s Skills Link will invest in the Avon Maitland District School Board’s Reach for Success project to help 110 youth get the skills and knowledge they will need to make a successful transition to the job market, or return to school, and to overcome other barriers they face to finding jobs. The project activities will take place in Clinton and Seaforth, Ontario.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Volunteers, including experts from the information technology and communications sectors and community organizations, are working together to find innovative solutions to break down barriers and promote a more inclusive and accessible Canada during National AccessAbility Week.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The skilled trades are a promising and rewarding career path for young Canadians. The Government of Canada is encouraging more young Canadians to pursue the skilled trades in order to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Rodger Cuzner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will make an announcement on how the Government of Canada is helping local youth overcome barriers to employment.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will participate in an event on affordable housing hosted by Action-Réinsertion Le Sac à dos.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Disability Component of the Social Development Partnership Program (SDPP-D) supports projects intended to improve the participation and integration of people with disabilities in all aspects of Canadian society. More specifically, the Program supports not-for-profit organizations across Canada in tackling barriers faced by people with disabilities with respect to social inclusion.
