Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) and Conservative MP Stella Ambler (Missisauga South, ON) met with key stakeholders while hosting the first of several roundtables on women in the workforce being held this summer. Raitt thanked the participants for sharing their comments and best practice approaches with respect to the challenges women face in today's … Read more
Government of Canada employees are reaching out to help employees affected by the sudden closure of IQT Solutions. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) said the government is doing everything it can to minimize the impact of this tragic event. Finley encourages former IQT employees to apply for Employment Insurance benefits immediately in order … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women Susan Truppe (London North Centre, ON) and Conservative MP Bev Shipley (Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, ON) announced $29,000 in funding to organize the Strathroy Career Fair. This year's fair, scheduled for October, is expected to draw more than 500 visitors and will … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Brian Jean (Fort McMurray-Athabasca, AB) announced the Service Canada Centre in Slake Lake, AB, which has been closed since May 15, 2011, due to the spread of wildfires, has now reopened. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. On behalf of Human … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) met with key business and labour representatives in Calgary to discuss trends and challenges in the workplace. Raitt thanked participants for sharing their valuable knowledge and insight on issues affecting today's workplaces and the challenges employers sometimes have to face. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-5646.
The federal government and Prince Edward Island have reached an agreement on the renewal of the existing Affordable Housing Initiative and renovation programs for the 2011-2014 period. On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) along with Minister of Community Services, Seniors and Labour for the Province … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) announced $89,000 in funding that will help local youth in Harbour Breton, NL, receive job preparation training and work experience through an employment program. The Harbour Breton Community Youth Network will help five youth develop the skills and … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NS) and Minister for Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour for New Brunswick Martine Coulombe announced $140,000 to support the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers – Minto and Chipman project. As part of the project, 12 unemployed older workers … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) Conservative MP Garry Breitkreuz (Yorkton-Melville, SK) announced that youth who face barriers will gain job preparation and work experience through the government's support for an employment program. The department said the Pairie Harvest Christian Life Centre will help 15 young Canadians find employment or pursue … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) announced that people deadling with homelessness in St. John's, NL, will receive better support services thanks to funding from the Government of Canada. Human Resources said that $144,273 in funding from the Homelessness Partnering Strategy will allow Stella … Read more
