Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) delivered a plenary statement to the 102nd Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC). "[The] government is pleased to work with our partner countries to achieve greater levels of international cooperation on labour issues," said Raitt. "Canada works closely with, and supports the work of, the International Labour Organization … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced the winners of a national social media video contest entitled "It's Your Job" on workplace safety for young workers. The winner of the Fan Favourite category for the ages of 18-24, Jackson Ho from Mississauga, Ont., met with the minister. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-5646. … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) and Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced the appointment of two new members to the National Seniors Council (NSC). "I am pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Marie Beaulieu and Mrs. Sharron Gionet as new members of the National … Read more
Older people with disabilities and people who are deaf will benefit from increased access to supports and services aimed at preventing elder abuse through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. "[The] government continues to combat the very serious issue of elder abuse in all its forms," underlined Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed occupational health and safety issues in her remarks at the Crane Rental Association of Canada's Annual General Meeting and Conference. In Canada, every year, close to 1,000 workers die as a result of work-related accidents. According to the Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada, the construction industry … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) participated in a round table discussion with union leaders to discuss workplace mental health issues. This round table aimed to discuss stakeholder views regarding the continuing challenges of providing psychologically healthy work places for Canadians across the country. The round table also served as a forum in which participants … Read more
The government is seeking applications for projects that will help seniors use their leadership abilities, energy and skills to continue to make a difference in their communities through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). The 2013-2014 NHSP call for proposals for community-based projects was launched by Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.). … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) spoke to attendees at the Arthritis Society Walk to Fight Arthritis Media Launch 2013. Raitt highlighted the government's commitment to healthier, safer and more inclusive workplaces while raising awareness of issues surrounding arthritis. More information is available online. Call 819-953-5646. People living with and caring for others with Tourette … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Government House Leader Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, Ont.) announced a series of cross-Canada roundtable discussions with stakeholders on the new Canada Job Grant, an Economic Action Plan 2013 initiative that will create jobs by transforming the way Canadians receive skills training. The grant will transform … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) congratulated the Potlotek First Nation and the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Union on ratifying their first collective agreement for deckhands and fishers in Nova Scotia. The Potlotek First Nation operates two fishing vessels for lobster fishing in Glace Bay and snow crab fishing in Arichat. The United … Read more
