On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced vulnerable women and children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness will have greater access to longer-term housing and support services. Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding of over $75,000 will be used by the Kent Centre … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) announced new funding to support youth in Steinbach, MB, to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. Segue Career Options is receiving over $151,000 from 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 new funding to support youth in Winnipeg to help them gain the knowledge and skills they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The Immigrant Centre is receiving over $94,000 from … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, MB) announced that the government will help 30 people with disabilities gain the skills they need to get jobs by providing support to Reaching E-Quality Employment Services. Reaching E-Quality Employment Services' Internship Training project is receiving close … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) addressed participants at a roundtable meeting during the 2012 International Forum of Labour Agencies, which Canada is hosting. Raitt said the forum is a valuable setting for labour and management representatives to exchange approaches to labour relations and best practices. The Canada Industrial Relations Board and the Federal Mediation … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick celebrated the official opening of a new affordable housing project for low-income individuals, families and persons with disabilities in Saint John. Jenny's Spring Housing Co-operative Ltd., a new 12-unit development located at 11 Second Street in Saint John, will receive $480,000 in federal funding toward … Read more
Three organizations in London are increasing accessibility for people with disabilities to enable them to participate more fully in their community through investments by the federal government. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) made the announcement. Through the Government of Canada's Enabling Accessibility Fund, the London Employment Help Centre is purchasing and installing automated … Read more
The government continues to combat elder abuse by funding projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) highlighted funding on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) and Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC). The New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes in Fredericton … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) and Conservative MP Ryan Leef (Yukon) highlighted New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for projects to combat elder abuse. Wong said elder abuse robs older people of their dignity and well-being at a time when they ought … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Parliamentary Secretary for the Status of Women Susan Truppe (London North Centre, ON) announced ATN Access for Persons with Disabilities is receiving over $408,000 in funding from the Skills Link program to help youth with disabilities overcome barriers to employment. Skills Link is part of … Read more
