Minister Leitch and Secretary Perez discussed paid leave and the advancement of women in the workplace
December 8, 2014– Gatineau, Quebec – Employment and Social Development Canada
The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, discussed bilateral labour issues with her American counterpart, the Honorable Tom Perez, United States Secretary of Labor, during his first official visit to Canada.
Secretary Perez expressed an interest in paid leave as a means of boosting labour market participation and wished to learn about Canada’s approach to it from Minister Leitch.
The meeting also gave Minister Leitch the opportunity to talk about her priorities as Minister of Status of Women. The two Cabinet members discussed their efforts to support the economic advancement of women in their respective countries.
Andrew McGrath
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