| Employment and Social Development Canada
| media advisories
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), and the Honourable Eric Schmalz, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, Minister of Immigration and Career Training, Minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission, will be in Prince Albert to announce funding to support workers in Saskatchewan affected by tariffs and global market shifts.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
In a rapidly changing world, we are focusing on what we can control: building a stronger, fairer and more resilient Canada. Ensuring the voices of workers and employers are heard is essential to building a strong economy and supporting the workforce of today and tomorrow.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| backgrounders
On April 1, 2026, the new Employment Insurance (EI) Board of Appeal will begin to hear and decide on all first-level EI appeals, except constitutional challenges. The creation of the EI Board of Appeal for first-level EI appeals is a significant reform to the EI recourse process.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
In a rapidly changing world, we are focusing on what we can control: building a stronger, more resilient Canada. This calls for decisive action to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Post-secondary education is one of Canada’s most important long-term investments. Ensuring that Canadians can gain the skills and qualifications they need to get good jobs, in high-demand sectors, is key to creating a more competitive workforce.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
In a rapidly changing world, Canada’s Government is focused on what we control - transforming our economy to one that is stronger, more sustainable, and more independent, built on the skills and expertise of Canada’s talented workers. Ensuring the right Employment Insurance (EI) supports are in place to protect workers from global disruptions is crucial to this work.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
Strong local businesses and a reliable workforce are essential to keeping rural economies growing and communities thriving across Canada. Canadians must always be first in line for available jobs. However, in regions experiencing severe labour shortages, the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program allows employers to hire foreign workers to address critical, short-term workforce gaps when qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
In a rapidly changing world, we are focusing on what we can control: building a stronger, more resilient Canada. Ensuring the voices of workers and employers are heard is essential to building a strong economy and supporting the workforce of today and tomorrow. That is why the Government of Canada is fostering meaningful tripartite engagement.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
| news releases
In a rapidly changing world, Canada’s Government is focused on what we can control: building our strength at home. Through the new industrial strategy and workforce measures, we are transforming our economy – from one of reliance, to one that is more resilient, competitive, and protects workers from global disruptions.
