Press Release Department: Federal - Human Resources Development Canada

Conservative MP David Anderson (Cypress Hills-Grasslands, SK), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced Great Plains College will receive over $14,000 to organize and promote the Connection to Careers job fair, taking place on February 16, 2011. Call 819-994-2482. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON) invited employers to submit their … Read more

Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced the Murphy Centre will receive over $448,000 to help 24 youth develop the skills and experience needed to find a job or the confidence to return to school. Call 819-994-2482. Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, NB), … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Brian Storseth (Westlock-St. Paul, AB) announced $187,000 in Skills Link funding to EmployAbilities Society of Alberta to support its Access to Success – Westlock project that will provide job preparation and training to local youth. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP LaVar Payne (Medicine Hat, AB) announced $83,000 in federal Skills Link funding to Cypress College to support its youth employment project. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) marked Family Literacy Day by making a … Read more

Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) and Treasury Board President Stockwell Day (Okanagan—Coquihalla, BC) met with small business owners and working families in Edmonton to discuss ways to create even more jobs and economic growth, as the Government plans for the next phase of Canada's Economic … Read more

Conservative MP LaVar Payne (Medicine Hat, AB), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced Connections Career & Safety Services will receive over $165,000 to help 24 youth develop the skills and experience needed to find a job or the confidence to return to school. Call 819-994-2482. Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth (Kitchener … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) met with the Honourable Hilda Solis, United States Secretary of Labour, to discuss a number of current and emerging labour issues facing both nations. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-5646. Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), … Read more

Conservative MP David Sweet (Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, ON) attended the grand opening of Mary's Place, a new emergency shelter in Hamilton, Ontario. Call 819-994-2482. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) met with small business owners and working families in Vancouver to discuss ways to create even more jobs and economic growth. The full release is available … Read more

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Greg Thompson (New Brunswick Southwest, NB) announced the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Manan Island will receive over $10,000 to help a young person in Grand Manan, NB facing barriers to employment get job preparation training and work experience. The full release … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) met with provincial and territorial labour ministers to discuss a wide range of current and emerging issues and took steps to protect the well-being of workers and employers and ensure safe workplaces. Call 819-953-5646. Conservative MP Greg Thompson (New Brunswick Southwest, NB), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane … Read more