| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Black-led, Black-serving and Black-focused organizations still face barriers to getting the resources and infrastructure they need to maintain and grow their work. The Government of Canada continues to take action to help these organizations increase their impact.
| 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
As Canada responds to a rapidly changing global economy and evolving trade relationships, the Government of Canada is focused on what it can control. From the beginning, that has meant building a stronger, more resilient country by investing in the people, skills and industries that will drive Canada’s future prosperity. Young people are an essential part of that effort.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
Team Canada Strong is an $8 billion investment to recruit, train, and hire 80,000 to 100,000 new Red Seal skilled trades workers by 2030-2031. It includes a $2 billion federal investment to help support PT workforce development efforts to better align skills development with local labour market needs and grow apprenticeship opportunities across Canada.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Minister Hajdu to announce first measures for skilled trades workers under Team Canada Strong
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Government of Canada invests in lasting change through fourth call for proposals under Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Government of Canada expands passport service offerings at Charlottetown Service Canada Centre
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission made available the actuarial report and its summary for the 2027 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate. The rate for 2027 is set at $1.64 per $100 of insurable earnings for employees and $2.30 for employers, who pay 1.4 times the employee rate. This rate will come into effect on January 1, 2027, and is equal to the 2025 rate.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | media advisories
Parliamentary Secretary Casey to announce expanded passport services at the Charlottetown Service Canada Centre
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
Canada is stronger when everyone has the chance to contribute and thrive. Persons with disabilities are more likely to face barriers to financial and economic security than Canadians without disabilities. The Government of Canada is focused on reducing barriers to accessing support so that persons with disabilities have greater opportunities to participate fully in their communities and the economy.
