Press Release Department: Federal - Human Resources Development Canada

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) congratulated OC Transpo and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 279, for successfully reaching a collective agreement. The new collective agreement replaces the previous agreement, which expired on March 31, 2012. The union, local 279, represents approximately 2,350 drivers, mechanics and maintenance employees. The full release is available online. Call … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Merv Tweed (Brandon–Souris, MB) announced new funding to support youth in Brandon, MB, to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The Optimist Club of Brandon is receiving over $234,000 through the … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George-Peace River, BC) announced that people facing barriers to employment in the community of Terrace, BC, will receive employment readiness to help them succeed in the labour market. Over $95,000 in Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding will be used by Terrace … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George-Peace River, BC) announced over $100,000 in Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding to be used by the Salvation Army to operate a food bank, as well as a soup kitchen that offers healthy and nutritious meals reviewed by a hospital dietician. … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) announced the government will help 30 Islanders with disabilities gain the skills they need to get jobs in Summerside, PE, through support to Community Connections Inc. Community Connections Inc.'s Making the Connection II project is receiving $34,179 through … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) referred matters related to the maintenance of activities at CityWest Telephone Corporation, located in Prince Rupert, BC, to the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Raitt said that CityWest Telephone Corporation and Local Union 337 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have been unable to reach a collective agreement and … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Merv Tweed (Brandon-Souris, MB) announced that rural communities across the country will have access to valuable homelessness research funded by the government. Brandon University will receive over $103,000 in Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding to research how migration in and out of rural and … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Patrick Brown (Barrie, ON) announced the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is receiving over $30,000 in funding through the Youth Awareness program to help youth in Barrie, ON, learn about educational and career options. Youth Awareness complements the government's Youth Employment Strategy. The full release … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) and Conservative MP Greg Rickford (Kenora, ON) hosted a round table on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) with a focus on the mining industry. This round table provided a forum for Raitt to exchange views with and seek input from participants on a number of issues related to OHS. … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) and Conservative MP Bryan Hayes (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) hosted a round table on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). This round table provided a forum for the Raitt to exchange views with and seek input from participants on a number of issues related to OHS. Raitt said that by … Read more