Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) said she was informed that the members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees division responsible for Air Canada's flight attendants have rejected the tentative agreement reached on September 20, 2011. Raitt said the government is disappointed that the union members have rejected yet another tentative agreement reached by … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) announced support for the Native Council of Prince Edward Island's Strengthening and Mentoring Aboriginal People for Realistic Training project. The government is providing $374,511 under the Skills and Partnership Fund. Ten Aboriginal people will receive training and skills … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) joined Fire Prevention Canada for the 15th annual launch of Fire Prevention Week. The Minister took the opportunity to remind Canadians of the dangers of fire. Raitt said the Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that all Canadians have up-to-date knowledge of fire safety practices. The full release … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Gord Brown (Leeds-Grenville, ON) announced the St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology will receive over $91,000 in federal Skills Link funding to support its Prescott Youth: Forging Partnerships project. With assistance from the federal Skills Link program, the St. Lawrence College … Read more
Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) participated in the Mayor's Seniors Summit organized by the City of Ottawa and hosted by Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. The Mayor's Seniors Summit provided an opportunity for seniors to come together to discuss what the City of Ottawa is doing for seniors and to provide ideas about … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced that Aboriginal Workforce Development of New Brunswick Inc. will receive $3,546,540 in funding under the Skills and Partnership Fund for its New Brunswick Aboriginal Information and Communications Technology Development Program. Through this program, training modules will … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) announced the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education is receiving over $145,000 in funding support from the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to organize a workshop with over 40 Canadian regulators and professional associations that will focus on the development … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) attended the gala dinner of the 2011 Canada's Safest Employers Award. She underlined the importance of workplace safety and spoke about recent accomplishments in the field. The Canada's Safest Employers Award was launched in December 2010 by the Canadian Occupational Safety magazine to recognize Canadian organizations for the work … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) participated in discussions at the G-20 meeting in Paris, France, on Sept. 26 and 27, 2011. Finley said she was pleased to have the opportunity to meet with her colleagues and exchange information on how G-20 governments can continue to work together and create the best conditions for … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) and Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC), Conservative MP Ray Boughen (Pallister, SK) announced $62,119 in funding for the Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism to raise awareness of the abuse of older adults, including financial abuse, in Canada. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
