On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) unveiled a new approach to help approximately 3000 young Canadians find jobs in high demand sectors of the economy. The initiative will help address labour shortages by equipping youth with skills and experience, and creating opportunities 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.) attended the 2012 Canada's Safest Employers Award ceremony. The event celebrated businesses that are finding ways to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Workplaces like these are an integral part of keeping Canada's … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, B.C.) announced funding to promote careers in the trades, technologies and service industries to youth in Kamloops, B.C. A.R. Green Enterprises is receiving over $28,000 from the Youth Awareness program to organize the 2013 … Read more
The government unveiled a new approach that will help approximately 3000 young Canadians find jobs in high demand sectors of the economy. The initiative will help address labour shortages by equipping youth with skills and experience, and creating opportunities for them to start careers in high demand fields. The announcement was made by Human Resources … Read more
As Canadians celebrate Labour Day, a tradition observed for well over 100 years in Canada, Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) highlighted the importance of providing Canadians with the information they need to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace, at schools and at home. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-5646. On behalf … Read more
The government is taking action to respond to skills shortages in key sectors of the economy by developing a new, proactive approach to coordinate the information job seekers need to find the employers who are hiring. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) launched the new Sectoral Initiatives Program with a competitive call for concept … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Conservative MP Jim Hillyer (Lethbridge, Alta.) announced government support for youth in Lethbridge, Alta, to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. Lethbridge College is receiving over $104,000 from the Skills Link program to … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, B.C.) announced that the government will help 12 people in Kamloops, B.C, with disabilities develop the skills they need to get jobs. The AIDS Society of Kamloops (ASK) Wellness Centre is receiving close to … 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 new funding to support youth in New Minas, N.S, to gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. Flowercart is receiving support through the Skills … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, MB) announced support for francophone youth in Winnipeg to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities is … Read more
