Press Release Department: Federal - Human Resources Development Canada

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) hosted a third national roundtable on occupational health and safety in Iqaluit, Nunavut, with representatives from business, labour, private and not-for-profit organizations, and municipal and territorial governments. Discussions included emerging trends and challenges in the workplace, particularly those of concern to northern Canada. Call 819-953-5646. Defence Minister Peter MacKay … Read more

Conservative MP Ray Boughen (Palliser, SK), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce will receive over $9,000 to coordinate presentations to youth about the current and future job market needs of the region, as well as the education and skills required to fill … Read more

Fisheries Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haliamand-Norfolk, ON), announced the Boys and Girls Club of Summerside will receive over $25,000 to help two post-secondary graduates gain on-the-job experience through responsibilities that include supervising the organization's after-school activities and Breakfast Program, as well as organizing its Bullying and … Read more

Natural Resources Minister Christian Paradis (Mégantic—L'Érable, QC), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de D'Autray-Joliette will receive more than $209,000 to help 20 youth develop the skills and experience needed to find a job or the confidence to return to school. Call 819-994-2482. Conservative MP Gordon Brown … Read more

Conservative MP Colin Carrie (Oshawa, ON), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced the Salvation Army of Oshawa is receiving $150,000 to make renovations to its facility, including the installation of a new elevator. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. Conservative MP Greg Rickford (Kenora, ON), on behalf of … Read more

Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies (Macleod, AB), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced a significant investment in the Canada Summer Jobs program that will create more job opportunities for students. Funding will be available to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses to create high-quality summer job opportunities for … Read more

Conservative MP Mark Warawa (Langley, BC), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), officially opened newly-located Service Canada Centre in Langley, BC. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. Changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) come into effect beginning in January and will be implemented over a six-year period. The … Read more

Conservative MP Guy Lauzon (Stormont – Dundas – South Glengarry, ON), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), officially opened the Cornwall Service Canada Call Centre. 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 … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton,ON) has concluded her attendance at the International Labour Organization's 17th American Regional Meeting in Chile. Call 819-953-5646.

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk,ON), National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova,NS) announced $95,000 in federal Skills Link funding to the College of the North Atlantic to help youth of Newfoundland and Labrador develop job skills. Call 819-994-2482. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk,ON) announced the appointment of Judith Andrew to … Read more