| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour) for a site visit and photo opportunity at the IBEW Mississauga Training Centre.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Diversity and inclusion have long been one of the pillars of Canada’s prosperity. For decades, Black-led and Black-serving organizations across the country have advocated to break down longstanding systemic barriers to social and economic inclusion that Black communities have faced.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), issued the following statement.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The transition to a low-carbon economy is accelerating, and with it comes the need for a highly skilled workforce to support Canada’s energy sector. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in training opportunities to better equip workers with the skills needed to thrive in sustainable industries.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will be in Yellowknife to highlight a federal investment through the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund to support the Sustainable North: Our Workforce (SNOW).
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), and the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), issued the following statement marking International Equal Pay Day:
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Flight attendants play a critical role in keeping Canadian passengers and airline crew safe as they travel; they deserve to be compensated for the work they do.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission announced that it has set the 2026 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate at $1.63 per $100 of insurable earnings for employees and $2.28 for employers, who pay 1.4 times the employee rate. The 2026 rate is a one-cent decrease from the 2025 rate and a three-cent decrease from the 2024 rate. The rate is set based on the 2026 Actuarial Report on the Employment Insurance Premium Rate and its addendum, which were made available today, as well as the Commission’s summary of the reports.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada’s economy depends on strong trade and reliable exchange, and Canada’s truckers are at the heart of that connection. As supply chains adapt to new challenges and opportunities, it is more important than ever to recognize and support the workers who keep our economy moving safely and efficiently across the country.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity is a grants and contributions program that provides $3 million per fiscal year to projects aimed at improving representation of designated groups—women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities—in areas of low representation through partnerships and industry-tailored strategies. It is designed to support employers subject to the Employment Equity Act in reducing barriers to equity in their workplace.
