| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
On December 7, 2022, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion announced the creation of the Disability Inclusion Business Council (Council). As a supportive measure under the Employment pillar of the Government of Canada’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan, the Council will:
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Minister O’Regan to highlight Canada’s work to create fair, safe and equitable work environments as part of the launch of M-POWER
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Officials from the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada will hold a technical briefing for media, not for attribution, on new measures to strengthen early learning and child care.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
On December 5, 2022, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, participated virtually in the first session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The New Horizons for Seniors Program is a federal grants and contributions program that funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contribute to improving seniors’ health and well-being.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has helped millions of Canadians, including seniors, by providing them with supports and benefits related to COVID 19. As Canada emerges from the pandemic, the Government of Canada will continue to support community organizations that make a difference and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and involved in their communities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada’s healthcare sector is experiencing critical labour shortages, heightened by the pandemic, and we need qualified workers to fill these vacancies. To help address these shortages, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will give internationally educated health professionals the support and experience needed to pursue opportunities in the areas where we need their skills most.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, and the Minister for Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, issued the following statement to mark International Volunteer Day:
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, will be in Saskatchewan to announce an investment in community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. These projects will create opportunities for seniors to stay active in their communities. Minister Khera will also speak about the Government’s plan to make life more affordable for seniors.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
For too long, families have faced high monthly child care fees, long waitlists and too few high-quality child care options. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting the implementation of a Canada-wide early learning and child care system, giving children the best possible start and making life more affordable for families across Canada.
