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| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders

The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to provide youth in Canada aged 15 to 30, especially those facing barriers to employment, with opportunities to receive employment supports, gain work experience and develop the skills needed to find and keep quality jobs.


Government of Canada launches call for nominations for 2025 Canada’s Volunteer Awards

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

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 people from across Canada to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.


Healthy meals for kids, savings for families in Nova Scotia

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They also save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.


Government of Canada funds an accessible infrastructure project to increase inclusion and access to a cultural space in Quebec

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

Investing in accessible creative and cultural spaces helps to bring people of all abilities together and reinforces the importance of inclusion and unity. This is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in accessible infrastructure projects, including renovations and retrofits that improve existing facilities, to remove barriers and provide opportunities for all Canadians to participate fully and make lasting impact to our society and economy.


Minister Thompson and Minister Holland announce new National Seniors Council Members

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Seniors, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced four new members being appointed to the National Seniors Council (NSC). The NSC engages with seniors, stakeholders and experts to provide advice to the Government of Canada on matters related to the health, well-being and quality of life of seniors.


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