Address by Minister Qualtrough at the Canadian Vision Teachers' Conference 2016
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Let me begin by thanking the British Columbia Vision Teachers' Association for inviting me to speak this morning.
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Canada ratifies international convention, takes stand against child labour and exploitation
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada has officially ratified an international treaty that seeks to eliminate child labour and ensure children do not leave school to join the workforce full time. The Honorable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced today in Geneva the Government of Canada's ratification of the International Labour Organization's Minimum Age Convention, 1973.
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos 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 | 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.
The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk will announce the Government of Canada's ratification of the International Labour Organization's Convention 138 Concerning Minimum Age for Admission to Employment
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will announce the Government of Canada's ratification of the International Labour Organization's Convention 138 Concerning Minimum Age for Admission to Employment at the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. She will attend the conference on June 8 and 9, 2016.
Government of Canada helps more communities to prevent and reduce homelessness
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, today provided further details regarding the increase in funding to the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) that was announced as part of Budget 2016 support for social infrastructure. The additional investment will provide communities across Canada with the flexibility and support they need to help prevent and reduce homelessness.
Results are in: 77,000 jobs approved for funding through Canada Summer Jobs
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada's prosperity will increasingly depend on young Canadians getting the education and the experience they need to prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Now more than ever, it is important that young Canadians have access to meaningful work at the beginning of their careers.
Government of Canada reduces barriers to accessibility through call for proposals
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, today invited businesses and community organizations to apply for funding through the 2016 Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) call for proposals. This call includes a Workplace Accessibility and a Community Accessibility funding stream. Minister Qualtrough also highlighted the increase in funding of $4 million to the EAF through Budget 2016.
Supporting Employment Opportunities for Indigenous Canadians
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is providing more support to Indigenous employment and training organizations serving Indigenous people across Canada. The goal is to increase opportunities for Indigenous people to develop their skills and access support services they need to get jobs and succeed in the labour market.
Minister Qualtrough recognizes World Multiple Sclerosis Day
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, today issued the following statement in recognition of World Multiple Sclerosis Day:
Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk will attend the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Conference
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will attend the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Conference during which she and Chief Bobby Cameron will make an announcement pertaining to the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy.