| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken action to fight poverty, support Canadians and strengthen the economy. The results speak for themselves: Canada’s overall poverty rate decreased substantially between 2015 and 2020, falling from 14.5% to 6.4%. This represents close to 2.7 million Canadians lifted out of poverty, including 782,000 children and 187,000 seniors. These are encouraging results. It is important to consider them in the context of the pandemic, during which unprecedented income support measures were put in place.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
In learning the lessons of a very challenging period, and applying them for the future, this Government is setting up the passport program to be more reliable, more flexible, and more capable of serving Canadians effectively for years to come. Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, announced the launch of a new online Passport Application Status Checker.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
Beginning in August 2022, Service Canada started to roll out 10-day passport pick-up service at 13 Service Canada Centres across the country. Canadians can apply for a passport at these locations and receive it after 10 business days. The passport can either be mailed or be picked up in person.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, along with Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, Dustin Duncan, will be making an important announcement regarding affordable child care in Saskatchewan.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Minister of Northern Affairs, Dan Vandal, will join Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning, Wayne Ewasko, to announce funding for the province’s early learning and child care action plan.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Giving children in Canada the best possible start in life is a top priority. That is why the governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $60 million in grants to early learning and child care providers for facility infrastructure improvements, curriculum development, and workforce retention.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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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
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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.
