On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Conservative MP Daryl Kramp (Prince Edward-Hastings, Ont.) announced that the government is providing support for youth in the Belleville, Ont., and Quinte, Ont., area to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The St. … Read more
Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) addressed the National Seniors Council (NSC), as well as employers, experts and academics, on issues related to an aging workforce. From June to October, the NSC consulted with a variety of employers to discuss its 2012 priority, seeking their views on how to attract and retain older … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) announced that regulations regarding Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits have been updated to ensure eligibility to special benefits only for workers who are authorized to be in Canada. Currently, individuals with expired Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) or work permits can qualify for EI maternity and parental or compassionate … Read more
In recognition of International Volunteer Day, Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) applauded the millions of Canadians who volunteer. The value of Canadian volunteers' time is estimated to be around $14 billion annually, with close to 12.5 million Canadians volunteering their time to charitable and not-for-profit organizations. Services provided by volunteers are many and … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) said the government is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible society for all Canadians. Finley was reaffirmed this commitment on the occasion of the 20th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Finley added that the government supports numerous programs and initiatives to promote the inclusion and … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) congratulated South Coast Crewing Ltd. and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 904 on ratifying a new collective agreement in Newfoundland and Labrador. The IUOE Local 904 represents a unit of approximately 10 engineers, deck hands and launch masters at South Coast Crewing Ltd. in Newfoundland and … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced the appointment of Helder Botelho to represent employers on the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) for a four-year term effective Nov. 28, 2012. The CCOHS promotes the total well-being of working Canadians by providing information, training, education, management systems and solutions that support workplace health and … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.) announced that the government is helping people with intellectual disabilities in the Moncton, N.B., area gain the skills they need to successfully participate in the workforce. Moncton Employment and Training Services, Inc. is receiving … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Conservative MP Phil McColeman (Brant, Ont.) announced that the government will help people with disabilities in the Brantford area develop the skills they need to find jobs. L. Tara Hooper and Associates Inc. is receiving more than $29,000 through the federal Opportunities Fund for Persons with … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) marked the unanimous adoption of the Helping Families in Need Act, Bill C-44, by the House of Commons. The bill will now be studied by the Senate before receiving royal assent, the final step in the legislative process. The act includes a new provision under the Employment Insurance … Read more
