Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) visited Port Metro Vancouver to congratulate workers and employers for ratifying a historic eight-year collective agreement, which will help ensure the continued recovery of Canada's still-fragile economy. Port Metro Vancouver's activities are directly responsible for nearly 130 000 jobs. Across Canada, workers, business owners and farmers depend on the … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) congratulated the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada for successfully reaching a new collective agreement. Call 819-994-5559.
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), National Defence Minister Peter McKay (Central Nova, NS) announced that Newfoundland and Labrador youth will get job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for employment project. The Community Education Network will receive over $97,000 in federal Skills Link funding. The … Read more
Minister of State (Seniors) Julian Fantino (Vaughn, ON) announced improvements to the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). These improvements will ensure that Canada's most vulnerable seniors are provided with the necessary resources to enjoy their retirement and a better quality of life. Single seniors will be provided with up to $600 and senior couples with up … Read more
Conservative MP Phil McColeman (Brant, ON), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced L. Tara Hooper and Associates Inc. will receive $73,192 to help 16 individuals with disabilities to gain the skills needed to find lasting employment or become self-employed. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482.
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) announced $58,000 in funding for homeless and at-risk youth in St. John's, NFLD will have better access to community services, thanks to support from the Government of Canada. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. On … Read more
Minister of State (Seniors) Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) announced the Pine York Seniors Club will receive $7,600 in funding for its project to replace furniture and equipment so that seniors can continue to participate in computer training, photography classes, bingo and card games. It is one of 12 projects that, combined, will receive more than … Read more
Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced funding of over $51,000 will be used by the Labrador Friendship Centre to complete a variety of activities to address homelessness in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. Human Resources … Read more
Conservative MP Robert Sopuck (Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, MB), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced with assistance from the federal Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities, and the Province's marketAbilities Fund and Community Places Program, 10 participants will develop job skills and gain hands-on experience through the Almost New Store's pre-employment program. … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) congratulated the Saskatoon Airport Authority (SAA) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) for successfully reaching a new collective agreement that will ensure continued service to airport users. Call 819-953-5646. Fisheries Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced the … Read more
