On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Joe Preston (Elgin-Middlesex-London, ON) and Parliamentary Secretary for the Status of Women Susan Truppe (London North Centre, ON) announced new funding to support youth in London, ON, to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) announced that Bill C-33, Protecting Air Service Act, has received Royal Assent. The legislation was tabled on March 12 to end the labour disputes involving Air Canada and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and Air Canada and the Air Canada Pilots Association. Call 819-953-5646. On behalf of … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Ray Boughen (Palliser, SK) announced participants in the Regina Drug Treatment Court program will have greater access to housing support services. The Salvation Army Regina Waterston Centre is receiving over $500,000 in Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding to place women taking part in the … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) appointed Guy Dufort as the arbitrator in the labour dispute between Canada Post Corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) – Urban Operations Unit, effective March 19, 2012. Dufort replaces Justice Coulter Osborne who resigned from the position in November 2011. The full release is available online. … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) announced that Bill C-33, Protecting Air Service Act, has been passed by the House of Commons. The bill would ensure continued air services at Air Canada and end the uncertainty surrounding the labour disputes involving Air Canada and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and Air Canada … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) tabled legislation to protect the Canadian economy and Canadian families. Bill C-33, An Act to provide for the continuation and resumption of air service operations, would prevent a work stoppage at Air Canada. Raitt said that a work stoppage at Air Canada will take a toll on Canada's fragile … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, NB) announced new funding to help a recent post-secondary graduate in Saint John gain the skills, knowledge and experience he or she needs to enter and succeed in the job market. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John is … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) received lockout notice from Air Canada effective March 12, 2012. The government is concerned that a lockout is being considered and is taking the situation very seriously. Raitt said the government continues to encourage both parties either to reach a deal or agree to submit to a binding process … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) attended the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Council of Governors dinner reception, and discussed the Centre's priorities, work plans and activities. Raitt said that she would like to show her appreciation for the Centre's dedication in keeping Canadians informed about occupational health and safety issues. The full … Read more
Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) announced the National Seniors Council's new priority for 2012: seeking employers' views on how to retain and attract older workers specifically those who are most vulnerable. Wong said that it is important that the council speak to employers about their views on the challenges and opportunities of … Read more
