Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) congratulated Shaw Media and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada – Alberta Bargaining Unit for successfully reaching a new collective agreement. In October 2010, the CEP – Alberta Bargaining Unit was merged from three units covering approximately 340 broadcasting employees of Shaw Media. The dispute was settled … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP David Sweet (Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, ON) announced that local youth who face barriers to employment in the Hamilton, ON, area will get job preparation training and work experience through the government of Canada's support for the Connections Hamilton project. With assistance from the federal Skills … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Randy Hoback (Prince Albert, SK) and Minister of Municipal Affairs for Saskatchewan Darryl Hickie announced people in Prince Albert, SK, who face barriers to employment will get work experience through government support for two employment projects. The Prince Albert and District Community Service … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) and Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration for Saskatchewan Rob Norris, announced joint funding of more than $125,000 for a project under the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers. Yelich said the funds will help … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) congratulated the Saint John Airport and the Public Service Alliance of Canada's Union of Canadian Transportation Employees Local 60615, on successfully reaching a new collective agreement. The previous collective agreement, covering a unit of approximately 30 firefighters and maintenance, mechanical and snow removal personnel, expired on December 31, 2008. … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) announced further measures to improve processes and modernize the delivery of Employment Insurance to Canadians. Finley said that by gradually introducing a new service delivery model over the next three years, which includes processing EI claims at 22 sites across the country, Service Canada will further modernize the … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MPs David Tilson (Dufferin-Caledon, ON) and Patrick Brown (Barrie, ON) announced $566,000 in funding to help local youth who face barriers to employment will get job preparation training and work experience. With assistance from the federal Skills Link program, Georgian College of Applied Arts … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country, BC) announced that an individual with a disability will get work experience through government support for an employment project. With assistance from the federal Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities, Famous Players Orchard Plaza 5 in Kelowna, BC, will … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Brad Trost (Saskatoon-Humboldt, SK) announced $89,000 in funding to the Saskatoon District Industry-Education Council to organize activities, events and internships for youth that will provide them with job market information, career planning strategies and work experience. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Universal Child Care Benefit, which provides financial support to Canadian parents and demonstrates the Government's commitment to helping parents balance work and family life. The benefit provides families with $100 per month for every child under the age of six. The full … Read more
