Press Release Department: Federal - Human Resources Development Canada

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), along with the Madeleine Dube, New Brunswick Minister of Social Development, participated in the official opening of two housing developments in Moncton that provide 28 affordable housing units for low-income seniors. In total, funding … Read more

Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) reaffirmed that the Canada Social Transfer (CST) will reach a record high level of $12.2 billion this fiscal year, providing provinces and territories with long-term, predictable and sustainable funding to support education, child care and social services for Canadian families. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) highlighted key Economic Action Plan 2013 measures to strengthen federal programming for people with disabilities. Her remarks were made on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) at the Employment Accessibility Resource Network … Read more

Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) highlighted Economic Action Plan 2013 measures that will address Canada's overall skills and labour shortages and transform the way Canadians receive skills training, in her remarks at the Canadian Tourism College in Vancouver, B.C. The full release is available online. Call 819-994-2482. On behalf of Human Resources … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) said cooperative labour relations play a critical role in Canada’s overall economic success in her keynote address at the Canadian Electricity Association’s annual Labour Relations Symposium. Raitt emphasized the importance of harmonious labour relations in dealing with the industry’s challenges. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-5646.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada today announced the quarterly benefit amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) for April to June 2013. The maximum basic OAS pension benefit paid to people 65 years of age and older will remain unchanged at $546.07 per month from April 1 to June 30, 2013. Payments under the Guaranteed … Read more

The Government of Canada announced new funding to support youth in West Prince County, P.E.I., to help them gain the knowledge they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.). West Prince Ventures Ltd. is receiving $20,000 from … Read more

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) congratulated Sunwing Airlines Inc. and the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Local 7378 on reaching a collective agreement. CAW Local 7378 represents approximately 160 pilots (captains and first officers) working at Sunwing Airlines Inc., whose previous collective agreement expired on Nov. 30, 2012. The full release is available online. Call … Read more

Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) announced that approximately 6 000 individuals on parental benefits may be able to access Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits effective March 24, 2013. As of March 24, 2013, parents who fall ill or become injured while receiving parental benefits may be eligible for EI sickness benefits with the … Read more

The Government of Canada is providing support for youth in the Argenteuil, Que., regional county municipality to help them gain the skills and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. Défi Travail Argenteuil is receiving over $97,000 from the Skills Link program to help youth overcome barriers to employment. The full … Read more