Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) met with key stakeholders during a round table discussion on issues facing maritime shipping within Canada in Sept-Iles, QC. Discussion topics included the importance of healthy workplace relations, preventive mediation and the effects of good labour relations on the economy, competitiveness, and trends in the continental and international marine … 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 $77,000 in funding for an employment program in Moncton that will help people with disabilities get work experience. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) met with representatives of … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) and Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Delta-Richmond East, BC) convened a roundtable with key stakeholders in Vancouver, BC, as a part of a series of roundtable discussions on the issue of women in the workforce. Raitt said the government is committed to working closely with its partners to better understand … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) announced $89,000 in funding to help people in Saskatoon, SK, with disabilities gain employability skills. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, NB) announced $44,000 in funding to the Resource Centre for Youth in Saint John to help local youth who face barriers in employment get job preparation training and work experience. Participants will attend employability workshops that focus on topics … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) was joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety Candice Hoeppner (Portage-Lisgar, MB) at a roundtable discussion on women in the workforce held in Winnipeg. Raitt said the purpose of these consultations is to have an open dialogue in which key stakeholders can share their views with … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Parm Gill (Brampton-Springdale, ON) announced $45,980 in funding to improve services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Peel Region. Gill said the government is pleased to support the Regional Municipality of Peel in its efforts to find … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Parliamentary Secretary for the Status of Women Susan Truppe (London North Centre, ON) and Conservative MP Bev Shipley (Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, ON) announced $471,000 in funding to Leads Employment Services in London, ON. The organization will use the funding to help 50 youth develop the skills and … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) congratulated Shaw Media and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada – Eastern Bargaining Unit for successfully reaching a new collective agreement. Raitt said strong labour-management relations benefit Canada's economic prosperity and the economic security of Canadians. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-5646. On behalf of … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) announced organizations can now apply for funding for projects that will create or enhance accessibility for people with disabilities through the Government of Canada's Enabling Accessibility Fund. Finley invited organizations to submit proposals for small projects until September 23, 2011 to be eligible for up to $50,000 per … Read more
