On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Patricia Davidson (Sarnia-Lambton, ON) spoke at an open house to celebrate the completion of the Wyoming Lions Club project. The project will allow people with disabilities in Wyoming, ON, and the surrounding areas to participate in activities at the club. Davidson said the … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced $82,000 in funding to provide a low-income family in Port Elgin, NB, with a safe and affordable home managed by Habitat for Humanity. Support services will be available through Habitat for Humanity to assist the family … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced that a local low-income family in Biestown, NS, will have a safe and affordable home managed by Habitat for Humanity thanks to the government. The Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative, part of the Homelessness … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant (Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, ON) announced that local youth who face barriers to employment in Pembroke, ON, will get job preparation training and work experience through the government's support for an employment project. Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology will receive over $266,000 … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Gerald Keddy (South Shore-St. Margaret's, NS) announced the government is helping people with disabilities in Bridgewater, NS, develop the skills and experience they need to find jobs. The Employment Solutions Society will receive more than $144,000 in funding through the government's Opportunities Fund … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) announced a joint initiative by the federal and Ontario governments to help 179 unemployed older workers in Windsor, ON, improve their skills and get job experience to help make the transition into new careers. Finley said that both governments are teaming up to provide more than $1.7 million … Read more
Conservative MP Robert Sopuck (Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, MB) announced that people who face barriers to employment in the Minnedosa, MB, area will get job preparation training through federal-provincial support for an employment project. Yellowhead Regional Employment Skills and Services Inc. will receive $73,808 in funding from the province of Manitoba and $27,062 in Skills Link funding … 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 a new measure to improve access to post-secondary education. Beginning January 1, 2012 new and existing loans for part-time students will be interest-free … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Randy Hoback (Prince Albert, SK) announced that aboriginal people in Prince Albert, SK, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness will have better access to support services. Hoback said that through this investment, the Indian Metis Friendship Centre of Prince Albert will … 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 that the Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay will receive more than … Read more
