Press Release Department: Federal - Human Resources Development Canada

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Gord Brown (Leeds-Grenville, ON) made an announcement that with assistance from the federal Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities, Career Services of Brockville, ON, will help 41 unemployed people acquire the skills they need to find lasting employment or become self-employed. The organization … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George-Peace River, BC) announced that local youth in Fort St. John, BC, who face barriers to employment will get job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project. UFCW Local 247 will receive … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Gord Brown (Leeds-Grenville, ON) announced $78,000 in funding for the 1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board to carry out a research study to provide youth with a clearer picture of the skills that local employers are demanding, now and for the future. The … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) made a statement upon receiving notice of intent to strike from the Canadian Union of Public Employees division responsible for Air Canada's flight attendants effective September 21. Raitt said the government is concerned that a strike is being considered and the government is taking this situation very seriously. Raitt … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, NB) announced local Saint John, NB, youth who face barriers to employment will get job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment program. The John Howard Society, Saint John Branch will receive … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, BC) announced the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council will organize the Aboriginal Trades Forum 2011 to provide local Aboriginal youth with information on careers in the trade and technology sectors and the opportunity to network … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, NB) announced the youth centre in Dieppe, NB, will receive over $40,000 in federal Skills Link funding to support its Learning Centre project. The youth centre will help youth develop the skills and experience needed … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, NB) announced $5,000 in federal Youth Awareness funding to help organize the second annual Women's Summit. Enterprise Greater Moncton will organize its second annual Women's Summit in Moncton, NB, entitled "Gender Diversity in the Technological … Read more

Canadians across the country have a new opportunity to recognize the exceptional contributions that volunteers make in their communities. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) announced the Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards call for nominations deadline is extended until October 14, 2011. The awards will recognize individuals or groups of volunteers, businesses and not-for-profit organizations … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) expressed her appreciation to workers across the country for their contribution to the well-being and prosperity of Canada. Raitt said Labour Day gives Canadians a chance to recognize workers and to thank them for their efforts and hard work. Raitt said the Government of Canada, through the Labour Program, … Read more