Press Release Department: Federal - Human Resources Development Canada

Conservative MP Mike Allen (Tobique-Mactaquac, NB), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), announced that a local young person facing barriers to employment will get job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project in Woodstock, New Brunswick. Call 819-994-2482. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) … Read more

Conservative MP Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, BC), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) announced that with assistance from the federal Skills Link program, the ASK Wellness Centre will help eight youth develop the skills and experience needed to find a job or the confidence to return to school. Call 819-994-2482.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby—Oshawa, ON), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand—Norfolk, ON), announced that people with disabilities will get help preparing for jobs as a result of the Government of Canada's $88,000 in funding to support Houselink Community Homes. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. Minister of State (Western Economic … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) issued a statement applauding Cameco Corporation and the United Steelworkers of America, Local 8914, for having ratified a new collective agreement. Call 819-953-5646. Conservative MP Paul Calandra (Oak Ridges-Markham ON), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), helped officially open the Markham Service Canada Centre. Call … Read more

Minister of State (Seniors) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary – Nose Hill, AB) addressed members of the National Seniors Council (NSC) as well as seniors' organizations and service providers who met in Halifax to discuss issues related to an aging population. Call 613-953-1363. Conservative MP Scott Armstrong (Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, NS), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, ON) took action to help ensure both parties in the British Columbia Ports dispute reach a new collective agreement by referring the matter to the Canada Industrial Relations Board. The negotiations in question are between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada. Call 819-953-5646. November … Read more

Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose ( Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB), announced on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand—Norfolk, ON), that Currie Communications Ltd. will receive $75,000 through the Government of Canada's Youth Awareness program to organize and promote Edmonton's Canada Career Week Fair. Call 819-994-2482. Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), announced on behalf … Read more

Fisheries Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced the Morell Region Community Learning Centre will receive over $50,000 to support its Kings County Building Skills Program, which will help eight youth facing employment barriers gain the skills and experience needed to enter the labour market or … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Halimand-Norfolk, ON), announced the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership will receive over $46,900 to research and analyze current data on the city's demographics and housing services. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. Conservative MP Ron Cannan … Read more

Conservative MP Peter Braid (Kitchener—Waterloo, ON), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand—Norfolk, ON), announced that the University of Waterloo is receiving Government of Canada funding worth $200,000 to support its student exchange project, LEIF: A Multicultural Exploration into Research and Education for Surface Computing. Call 819-994-2482. Conservative MP Nina Grewal (Fleetwood-Port Kells, BC), announced on behalf … Read more