Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed the Davis LLP national Employment and Labour Law Conference, speaking about the current state of Canadian labour relations. The annual conference brings together senior human resource professionals to share experiences and insights on a range of labour relations topics. Raitt spoke about workplace trends and practices. More information … Read more
Students across Canada will gain valuable work experience this summer, as a result of 36 000 jobs created through the government's Canada Summer Jobs initiative. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) made the announcement at the office of the Canadian Red Cross Society. Finley highlighted the student jobs created at the Canadian Red Cross … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed Building and Construction Trades Department (BCTD) members on Canada's recent economic performance and on recently announced Economic Action Plan initiatives at their 2013 Canadian Policy Conference. More information is available online. Call 819-953-5646.
Canada's labour ministers invite Canadians to go to YouTube, from May 5 to 12, 2013, to vote for the favourite video about workplace safety and workers' rights in the "It's Your Job!" contest. To vote, sign in to YouTube and click "Like" for the favourite video. The most popular videos in the two categories—secondary school students and … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) announced the appointment of David Wake, Dominique Bellemare and Margot Ballagh as vice-chairpersons of the new Social Security Tribunal (SST). The new SST is a single decision-making body that consolidates the work previously done by four separate Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) tribunals. By offering one … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) announced the appointment of Richard Brabander to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as a full-time member representing employers for a three-year term, effective May 6, 2013. Brabander has over 30 years of experience as a prominent labour and employment lawyer, including previously serving as a partner at Heenan … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) commended Securitas Transport Aviation Security Limited and the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1976 following ratification of three new collective agreements by members at 10 Quebec airports. The USW union represents some 180 employees working at airports in Québec City, Val d'Or, Rouyn-Noranda, Baie-Comeau, Mont-Joli, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Sept-Îles, Gaspé, Bagotville and … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) tabled in the House of Commons the Social Security Agreement between Canada and India, which will coordinate pension benefits between both countries. "This agreement will reduce the pension contribution costs for Canadian companies sending employees to India and ensure that those same Canadian employees receive the pension benefits … Read more
On the occasion of the 71st annual National Volunteer Week, April 21 to 27, Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) is paying tribute to the millions of Canadians who volunteer across the country every year. "As the Minister responsible for volunteerism, I applaud the commitment of countless Canadian volunteers who give so generously of … Read more
Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) was pleased to meet with international counterparts and stakeholders to discuss seniors' issues while on a recent trade mission to China and Japan with International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.). Wong met with individuals and various organizations including: Japan's Minister of Justice, Sadakazu Tanigaki, to discuss … Read more
