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The Government of Canada is creating new digital solutions to make it easier for Canadians to find, apply for, and manage benefits and services using their preferred method with the government.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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Following the first meeting of the Forum of Labour Market Ministers, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will deliver remarks at the 2023 REenvision Housing Symposium, and make an announcement in Edmonton.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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One in five children in Canada are at risk of going to school hungry on any given day. Ensuring that every child gets the best start in life is a priority for the Government of Canada. To advance this priority, the Government of Canada is developing a national school food policy. School meal programs can help reduce hunger and food insecurity, improve children’s access to nutritious food, improve academic outcomes and achievement, and help support families by reducing food costs.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will join the Honourable Grace Lore, British Columbia’s Minister of State for Child Care, to announce increased support for early childhood educators across British Columbia.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates to serve the best interests of Canadians. Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced three reappointments to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB):
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Government of Canada is supporting Canadian employers and helping them adapt to current economic conditions. Canada is experiencing continued low unemployment rates and while there are some signs that labour shortages are easing, the rebound is inconsistent, and certain sectors, such as hospitals, food manufacturing, construction, and accommodation and food services, are still facing challenges.
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Social purpose organizations, such as social enterprises, not-for-profits, charities and co-operatives, are at the forefront of tackling persistent social challenges such as housing, poverty, and employment; along with the climate crisis. They are helping to build the inclusive economy that Canadians want.