| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to creating more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs, and services.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Federal, provincial and territorial Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met virtually on Monday to discuss progress on their joint commitment to breaking down barriers to labour mobility as one of the strategies to mitigate the negative effects of tariffs and unlock the full economic potential of free trade within Canada. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Jobs and Families and the Honourable Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration of Nova Scotia.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | statements
Minister of Jobs and Families, Patty Hajdu, today issued the following statement to launch National AccessAbility Week 2025
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada introduces new employment insurance measures to support Canadian workers impacted by foreign tariffs
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canadians deserve to age with dignity. For many seniors, staying connected and active in their community is a big part of that dignity. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), the federal government funds pan-Canadian and community-based initiatives across Canada that create a significant impact for the social inclusion of seniors in their communities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada needs more workers in every sector to help drive growth and support the resilience the times necessitate. On-the-job training is the simplest and quickest way to do that. By helping more post-secondary students develop career skills, we’re giving them a running start to future employment.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Organization: Environmental Careers Organization of Canada (ECO)Funding amount: up to $8,462,052More information: Student Work Placement Program | Environmental Intern Program - ECO Canada
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada announced funding of up to $52 million for 16 new projects through the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program, aimed at strengthening Canada’s healthcare workforce and construction sectors. These initiatives reflect a commitment to support the labour market integration of internationally trained professionals.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada is home to the best talent in the world, a growing population, an ambitious building plan and a renewed call to add more resilience into our economy and key sectors—particularly the healthcare and construction sectors.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Chris Bittle, will be in Toronto to announce funding to improve foreign credential recognition processes and help internationally trained professionals across the country secure employment in the healthcare and construction sectors.
