Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) marked International Volunteer Day by applauding the millions of Canadians who give generously of their time to volunteer and help others. "I have seen the truly exceptional work volunteers do every day to support those in need, and for this we are all very … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) announced that employers can now apply for Canada Summer Jobs 2014 funding. The employer application period for Canada Summer Jobs has changed. Applications are now available at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj … Read more
Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) announced new support that will help Canadians with disabilities gain the skills and experience needed to get jobs. The government will provide the March of Dimes Canada with more than $7 million through the Opportunities Fund to help Canadians with disabilities across the country overcome barriers to employment. … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.), Conservative MP Wai Young (Vancouver South, B.C.) announced that children and youth living with disabilities in Vancouver South will benefit from new and concrete government measures to fully and actively participate in their communities. The BC Centre for Ability is receiving more than $600,000 from the Disability … Read more
Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) highlighted the government's support for entrepreneurs and championed social innovation to effectively deal with society's social challenges in remarks to Startup Canada's Day on the Hill. Kenney said the government recognizes that it does not have all the answers to dealing with society's social challenges and … Read more
Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) issued a statement to mark National Child Day. The full statement is available online. Call 819-953-2351. Labour Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) issued a statement on proposed amendments to Canada’s Labour Code. "The proposed amendments to Canada’s Labour Code are about streamlining processes to achieve better … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) recognized the continued commitment of Shelter Nova Scotia for its work to help those in need of housing solutions in Halifax. Shelter Nova Scotia is benefiting from support through the … Read more
On Nov. 13, on behalf of Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.), Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) met with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) to discuss the government's strategy to tackle skills shortages in construction, focusing on the Canada Job Grant. The full release is … Read more
During an address to the Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labor (IACML), Labour Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) discussed Canada's labour market challenges. Established by the Organization of American States in 1963, the IACML is the only hemispheric forum that brings ministries of labour together to address labour-related issues and challenges common to all countries … Read more
The Government of Canada will help people with disabilities in the Winkler, Man., area develop the skills, knowledge and experience they need to find jobs. The announcement was made by Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.). Segue Career Options is receiving support from the Opportunities Fund to help people with disabilities overcome … Read more
