On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country, BC) announced that individuals with disabilities will gain employability skills through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project. With more than $7,000 in assistance from the government, Chainline Cycle Shop will hire an individual with a disability. … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) announced the appointment of five members to the National Council of Welfare. Finley said that thanks to their dedication and sense of community, the newly appointed members have a strong appreciation for the challenges certain Canadians face every day. The newly appointed members are John Simpson, Norma McColeman, … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Michael Chong (Wellington-Halton Hills, ON) announced $195,000 in funding for families and individuals in Guelph and Wellington County, ON, working towards building a stronger future for themselves. Chong said the government is giving a hand-up to Canadians with housing needs and is helping … Read more
At the 13th Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors, Ministers from all levels of government agreed to focus on four priorities by working with their respective provincial, territorial and federal colleagues. These priorities are: championing innovative responses to the needs of seniors in the areas of living arrangements and housing, and … 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 $35,000 in funding to help youth in need in the Kamloops, BC, area. McLeod said the government is giving a hand-up to Canadians with housing needs and is helping those seeking to … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) announced that the Restoring Mail Delivery for Canadians Act has received Royal Assent and is now the law of the land. The Act is the Harper Government's plan to end the Canada Post work stoppage. Bill C-6 was passed in the House of Commons on June 25 and in … Read more
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada said that it would like to remind Employment Insurance recipients that Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers will not deliver EI cheques during the postal strike. The department said recipients will have to go pick up their cheques. Call 1-800-206-7218.
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, NB) announced that a disabled individual will now be able to gain life and employability skills through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project. Weston said that through assistance from the federal Opportunities Fund for Persons with … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) tabled Bill C-6, the Restoring Mail Delivery for Canadians Act. The back-to-work legislation will put an end to the work stoppage affecting the Canada Post Corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers – Urban Operations Unit, which started on June 3. Call 819-953-5646. On behalf of Human Resources … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB) announced $99,914 in funding for families and individuals at risk of homelessness in Campbellton, NB. Call 819-994-2482. The Government of Canada is seeking projects that will enable seniors to participate in social activities, pursue … Read more
