| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to building a fairer country for every generation, where all Canadians have the opportunity to participate and succeed, regardless of their identity or ability. Addressing the barriers experienced by persons with disabilities in securing and keeping good jobs is an important part of this effort, and a way to strengthen Canada’s workforce and economy.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment Workforce development and Official Language, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction and Associate Minister of Health and Member of Parliament Marco Mendicino will make an announcement to help support and retain members of Canada’s health workforce.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will be in Toronto to make an announcement regarding the Employment Strategy for Canadians with Disabilities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
The Government of Canada is creating generational fairness by creating opportunities for young Canadians to get the skills they need for well-paying jobs. Canada
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Today, the Minister for Seniors, Seamus O’Regan Jr., is inviting Canadians 55 and over who identify as Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or intersex, and those who identify as members of sexually and gender diverse communities, to participate in the Government of Canada’s online consultation to help them age in their communities and on their terms.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Education is fundamental to building a strong economy, reducing poverty and creating an inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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All Canadians deserve to have access to health care, no matter where they live. Improving access to health care in rural and remote communities is crucial to ensure Canadians across the country get the quality care they need.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Persons with disabilities face significant barriers to financial security, making it hard to cover the costs of today, or save for the expenses of tomorrow. To assist with financial pressures, the Canada Disability Benefit will provide a social safety net between existing federal benefits such as the Canada Child Benefit and Old Age Security pension for persons with disabilities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development announced that eligible children under the age of 18 and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).
