| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Supporting our economy for future generations will mean supporting the creation of jobs and positioning Canadians to take advantage of new opportunities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
In Canada, we all deserve to live in a society that is diverse and inclusive. For Black Canadians, it is important to acknowledge that they have faced—and continue to face—discrimination, inequalities and systemic barriers, which prevent them from fully participating in society. Through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative, the Government of Canada is taking meaningful steps to address the significant and unique challenges Black communities face in Canada by investing in Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving organizations, initiatives and community spaces.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Canadian economy has made strides toward recovering from the pandemic, having achieved record low unemployment rates and record high labour force participation rates.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Filomena Tassi, will be at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology in Hamilton to announce federal investments in the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The construction sector has been hit hard by ongoing skills and labour shortages. The Government of Canada has a plan to support hard-hit sectors, help businesses adapt and thrive, and give Canadians the skills they need to find good jobs as the economy continues to recover.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Workers are at the forefront of our prosperity, and one of Canada’s priorities is to build a strong and resilient workforce. Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. addressed and met with members of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers at their Executive Council Meeting in Miami, Florida. The event brought together members of the union, which represents skilled trades workers, from across Canada and the United States.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
In Canada, diversity is our strength. The Government of Canada is investing in initiatives that celebrate the stories and contributions of Black Canadians while acknowledging the unique challenges they face.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, will announce funding for Trucking HR Canada under the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program. This funding will address labour shortages in the trucking industry.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Every year volunteers across the country dedicate their time and resources to positively impact their communities. Canada’s Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage Canadians from all walks of life to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Scarborough to announce a reinvestment in the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative.
