Press Release Department: Federal - Human Resources Development Canada

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) congratulated the Fredericton International Airport Authority and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), Canadian Transportation Employees Union Local 60601, on ratifying a new collective agreement and bringing an end to an eight month work stoppage. The PSAC, Canadian Transportation Employees Union Local 60601, represents approximately 25 employees working … Read more

The week of Nov. 16, federal, provincial and territorial (F/P/T) ministers responsible for seniors examined the opportunities and challenges facing Canada's seniors. At the meeting, in addition to exchanging ideas on promoting the well-being of Canada's seniors, ministers reviewed recent collaborative work and agreed on priorities for the year to come. The full release is … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) congratulated Garda Security Screening Inc. and General Teamsters Local Union 979 on ratifying a new collective agreement for security screeners working at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. General Teamsters Local Union 979 represents a unit of about 200 employees at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Conservative MP Robert Sopuck (Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, Man.) announced government support for youth in Minnedosa, Man., to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. Yellowhead Regional Employment Skills and Services is receiving over $83,000 for … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) announced government support for youth in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. and Timmins, Ont., to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. Ontario March … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) recognized the new collective agreement that was ratified by Canadian Pacific and the United Steelworkers, Local 1976. The United Steelworkers, Local 1976, represents approximately 800 clerical and intermodal employees at Canadian Pacific. Their previous contract expires on Dec. 31, 2012. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-5646. Up … Read more

Seniors in Delhi, Ont, will soon have new opportunities to get active and improve their health, thanks to support from the New Horizons for Seniors Program. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) announced funding for the Delhi Community Health Centre. The Delhi Community Health Centre received $25,000 to create exercise programs and sports sessions … Read more

Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) made a statement regarding foreign workers and jobs. Finley said that it is clear to government that there are some problems with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. She added that government takes these situations very seriously and is currently reviewing the program, but that litigation could impede this … Read more

At the MaRS' fifth annual Social Finance Forum in Toronto, Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) announced that the government is taking action to find new initiatives to shape social policy in Canada. Finley said that by harnessing private sector capital and business practices, government can better respond to social challenges such as homelessness, unemployment … Read more

Canadian youth are discovering rewarding careers in the trades and technology industries thanks to events being held across Canada in support of Skilled Trades and Technology Week. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) kicked off the week at an event, hosted by Skills/Competences Canada at the Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Museum of Civilization), … Read more