On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) Conservative MP Phil Coleman (Brantford, ON) made an announcement on the City of Brantford's Department of Housing. Coleman said that from April 1, 2011, to March 31, 2014, the housing department of Brantford will distribute Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding with a total of $398,820 to … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) announced that she will introduce a bill entitled "Restoring Mail Delivery for Canadians Act." The bill will aim to end the current work stoppage involving Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Raitt said the government is concerned about the effect the strike is having on Canada's … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) announced that the federal government will introduce the "Continuing Air Service for Passengers Act" that will end the current Air Canada strike involving the CAW-Local 2002. Raitt said the government is concerned about the effect this strike will have on Canada's economic recovery and on Canadians. The full release … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) said the government is disappointed that Air Canada and the National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada have been unable to reach an agreement and that the union has felt it necessary to begin a strike. The Government of Canada remains concerned about the effects a … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) announced the creation of more than 36,000 students employment opportunities thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program. Finley said that starting in 2011, the Government of Canada has increased the budget for Canada Summer Jobs by $10 million. Finley also said that the additional funding will create as … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) made a statement on the Canadian Union of Postal Workers decision to strike. Raitt said that the Government is disappointed that the parties involved have so far been unable to reach an agreement. Raitt also said that the government is worried about the effects this course of action might … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) met with President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post Deepak Chopra and National President of the Canadian Postal Workers Union Denis Lemelin to urge them to reach an agreement in order to avoid a strike. Raitt said in a release that the parties involved will continue to receive … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) said she has received a 72-hour notice of strike from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers Urban Operations Unit. Raitt said she is concerned by the fact that a strike is being considered and is taking this situation very seriously and that any work stoppage would impact Canada's economic … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) made a statement about the importance of the Canada Post Corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (Urban Operations Unit) to reach an agreement. Raitt said that the Government of Canada is committed to supporting unions and employers while advancing stable labour relations. The expired January 31, 2011 … Read more
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada announced that the Service Canada Centre in Slave Lake, AB, will be closed until further notice. The organization said that the centre had to be temporarily closed due to wildfires that have affected the better part of Slave Lake. Call 819-994-5559.
