Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) celebrated the accomplishments of people with disabilities during a visit to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada's Ottawa office. The Ottawa Chapter of the MS Society of Canada received a grant of $27,430 through the Government of Canada's Enabling Accessibility Fund to improve accessibility to its facilities. The … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) congratulates Handlex Groundhandling Services Inc. and the Canada Council of Teamsters, Locals 419 and 1999, for successfully reaching a new collective agreement. Call 819-953-5646. On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Shelly Glover (Saint Boniface, MB) announced $144,000 in … Read more
Conservative MP Merv Tweed (Brandon-Souris, MB), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced the Manitoba School Counsellors' Association will receive $22,000 in federal Youth Awareness funding to support the 2011 Brandon Career Symposium. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. Conservative MP Maurice Vellacott (Saskatoon-Wanuskewin, SK), on behalf of Human … Read more
Minister of State (Seniors) Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) marked Fraud Prevention Month and emphasized that financial abuse and fraud are real problems affecting seniors from all walks of life. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-1144.
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Greg Kerr (West Nova, NS) announced $20,000 in funding for a transitional housing facility for women and children at risk of homelessness in the Yarmouth, NS area. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482.
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON) announced the Regroupement des Ainees et Aines de la Nouvelle-Ecosse is receiving $25,000 to allow seniors to lead and take part in recreational and sporting activities, in order to increase their social participation in the community and reduce isolation. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced the Humber Community YMCA will receive over $95,000 to help eight youth develop the skills and experience needed to find a job or the confidence to return to school. Call 819-994-2482.
Minister of State (Seniors) Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) emphasized the importance of collaboration in supporting Canada's seniors, in an address to participants at a local breakfast roundtable, hosted by UniversalCare Canada Inc. The Minister highlighted several federal programs and initiatives that help older Canadians maintain a good quality of life, support positive and active aging … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative Newfoundland Senator Elizabeth Marshall announced $404,816 in funding to help people in Newfoundland and Labrador develop their literacy and essential skills. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Shelley Glover (Saint Boniface, MB) celebrated the opening of the St. Vital Service Canada Centre, which will offer bilingual services. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) congratulated the Port of Saint John Employers Association and … Read more
