Press Release Department: Federal - Human Resources Development Canada

Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) announced that more than 300 internationally trained professionals in Alberta will receive financial assistance to help them have their education and experience recognized, thanks to the government's Foreign Credential Recognition Loans Pilot. Under the Foreign Credential Recognition Loans Pilot, the Immigrant Access Fund Society of Alberta (IAF Alberta) … Read more

Douglas Stanley, arbitrator appointed to the labour dispute between Air Canada and the Air Canada Pilots Association, has rendered his decision thereby ending the dispute between the parties. Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) said she respects the decision made by Stanley and she is glad that the dispute between Air Canada and the association … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, ON) announced support for youth in the Waterloo, ON, area to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The Argus Residence for Young People is … Read more

Over 10 000 vulnerable people in Calgary, AB, will soon have access to enhanced in-home services from the Community Kitchen Program as a result of a new volunteer training program funded by the government. Conservative MP Devinder Shory (Calgary Northeast, AB) made the announcement on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON)at the … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Barry Devolin (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, ON) announced funding to support post-secondary graduates in Lindsay, ON, to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The Gamiing Nature Centre is receiving over $29,000 from the … Read more

Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) and Conservative MP Robert Sopuck (Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, MB) announced that seniors in Gladstone, MB, will now have a new reason to go outside and get active thanks to the brand-new Age-friendly Wellness Trail. Wong and Sopuck celebrated the trail's grand opening at a ceremony. Wong said the … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul, MB) announced that men who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Winnipeg will have greater access to supportive housing. Smith said the government is pleased to support Forensic Psychological Services and FPS Therapy & Support Services Ltd. … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Greg Rickford (Kenora, ON) announced new funding to support youth in the Kenora District to help them … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) appointed William Kaplan as the arbitrator in the disputes between the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, representing bargaining units of approximately 220 rail traffic controllers, and 4 200 locomotive engineers, conductors, trainspersons and yardmen. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-5646.   On behalf … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, ON) announced that the government is currently accepting applications from organizations seeking Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding for projects in rural and remote areas of Newfoundland … Read more