Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for labour met to discuss key issues affecting workers and employers. The annual meeting was co-hosted by Labour Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) and Don Morgan, minister of labour relations and workplace safety for Saskatchewan. The two-day conference focused on exploring the new realities of the workplace and covered … Read more
Labour Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) addressed members of the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce on the Government of Canada's economic commitments, as well as workplace safety. Leitch highlighted measures introduced in the Economic Action Plan 2013 to address skills shortages, such as training to help under-represented groups in the labour market get jobs. She … Read more
Further to the Government of Canada's announcement that it will freeze the Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate for employees at the 2013 level of $1.88 per $100 of insurable earnings for 2014, and additionally that the rate will be set no higher than $1.88 for 2015 and 2016, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) announced … Read more
Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) announced that more Canadians with disabilities will gain better access to workplaces and services in their communities as a result of the Government of Canada's Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF). A total of 235 new projects across Canada, representing a total investment of almost $8 million, will … Read more
Labour Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) issued a statement to mark Labour Day. "Every year, on the first Monday of September, Canadians mark Labour Day, where we pay tribute to the important contribution Canadian workers make to our society's progress and economic well-being," said Leitch. Call 819-953-5646.
Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) announced new measures introduced by the government that will help equip young Canadians with skills and work experience to get jobs in high-demand fields. The Youth Employment Strategy will provide $24 million to help over 1,900 youth in projects across the country. This will give young … Read more
The Government of Canada is providing support for youth in Vancouver, B.C., to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.), on behalf of Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney … Read more
Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) announced that the Government of Canada is helping internationally trained acupuncturists and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners put their skills to work sooner, anywhere in Canada. The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia, on behalf of the Canadian Alliance of … Read more
Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) hosted two roundtables in Montreal for employers and stakeholder organizations to discuss both the challenges and best practices on the prevention of financial abuse, and the needs of older workers who are balancing work and caregiving responsibilities for seniors. "Roundtables such as these will help to inform … Read more
Aboriginal people in Northern Ontario will be better equipped to find fulfilling, long-term employment, as a result of training provided through a project funded by the Government of Canada. The announcement was made by Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.), on behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, … Read more
