On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) announced that the government will help people with disabilities in the Greater Toronto Area develop the skills they need to find jobs. The Building Bridges Association of Canada is receiving more than $91,000 … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) congratulated Dynamex Canada Ltd. and the National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) Local 114 on ratifying a new collective agreement. The CAW-Canada Local 114 represents a unit of about 238 warehouse workers, bike couriers and owner-operator drivers in the Vancouver area at Dynamex Canada … Read more
The government announced that family doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and family medicine residents in more than 4 200 rural communities across Canada can now apply for Canada Student Loan forgiveness. The announcement was made by Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.). Student loan forgiveness is available for up to five years for work in … Read more
The Government of Canada is providing support for youth in Brandon, Man., to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. Conservative MP Merv Tweed (Brandon-Souris, Man.) made the announcement. Career and Employment Youth Services is receiving over $163,000 from the Skills Link program to … Read more
The federal government launched a national Call for Concepts to identify organizations who are interested in forming a pan-Canadian network focused on improving the literacy and essential skills of Canadians. The announcement was made by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) announced that the government is providing support for local youth in Collingwood, Ont., to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The Environment … Read more
Some of Canada's most gifted and promising high school students gathered in Ottawa for Canada's annual bioscience competition for youth. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) congratulated the competitors and highlighted federal support for youth, … Read more
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) said Canada is experiencing significant skills and labour shortages in many regions. Finley said she has recently learned of allegations that RBC could be replacing Canadian workers by contracting with iGate, which is filling some of the roles with temporary foreign workers. Finley added that if true, this … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) emphasized the importance of youth having the right skills to address the needs of the job market during a visit to the YMCA of Northeast Avalon. Last year, the government provided over $10.8 million … Read more
Canadians across the country still have an opportunity to show appreciation for extraordinary volunteers in their communities. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) reminded Canadians that the call for nominations for the Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards closes on April 15, 2013. More information is available online. Call 819-994-2482.
