Press Release Department: Federal - Human Resources Development Canada

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Scott Armstrong (Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, NS) announced in Truro, NS, over $2 million in funding under the Skills and Partnership Fund for the Native Council of Nova Scotia's Building Aboriginal Skills to Employment and Driving Towards Industry Service Standards projects. Armstrong said in a … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) announced the reappointment of Robert Beccarea as a part-time member of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal, for a one-year term, effective immediately. Raitt said Beccarea's experience, knowledge and leadership in the field of labour relations will continue to be assets to the Tribunal. The full release … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON) announced $264,000 in funding to help youth in Cambridge, ON, prepare for the job market. With assistance from the federal Skills Link program, d3 Artworks Inc. will help 18 … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) congratulated Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Locals 4091, 4092, 4094 and 4095 representing 6,800 flight attendants, for successfully negotiating a resolution to their current dispute. Raitt said this resolution will bring labour stability to the airline while addressing the workplace issues raised by the CUPE … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) congratulated OC Transpo and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 279 for extending the existing collective agreement for a period of one year. Raitt said she commends both OC Transpo and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 279 for coming to an agreement, which will ensure labour stability. The full release … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) announced the appointment of Shelly Dauphinee as Governor representing New Brunswick for the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, for a four-year term effective immediately. Raitt said as a results-oriented leader, Dauphinee's management experience in health and safety programs spanning over 15 years will be an asset to … Read more

Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) joined Jean-Guy Souliere, Chair of the National Seniors Council, in announcing the release of the Council's Report on the Labour Force Participation of Seniors and Near Seniors and Intergenerational Relations. Wong said she, Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) and Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) will … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) announced that the government is seeking applications for elder abuse prevention projects under the New Horizons for Seniors Program. Organizations with eligible projects can receive up to $250,000 per year in contribution or grant funding, for up … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Wladyslaw Lizon (Mississauga East-Cooksville, ON) announced $440,000 in funding to Family Services of Peel in Mississauga, ON, to help people with disabilities get work experience. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) announced the appointment of … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Mike Allen (Tobique-Mactaquac, NB) announced $1,245,882 in funding for the St. John River Valley Tribal Council's Maliseet Health Careers Training Program. The funding will help Aboriginal people in New Brunswick get the skills they need to find and keep good jobs. The full … Read more