Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) addressed Canada's growing skills and labour shortage in a keynote speech at the 2012 Employer of Distinction Awards luncheon. Raitt was speaking on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.). More information is available online. Call 819-994-2482.
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) announced an investment by the federal government in Trico Charitable Foundation to launch a project to help not-for-profit organizations increase the impact of their social enterprises. Trico Charitable Foundation is receiving over $1.5 million in federal government funding for its Enterprising Non-Profits Canada project. This project will test … Read more
A new research study will help to improve support services aimed at Canadian youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, announced Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.). Leitch said the government is giving a hand-up to youth and is pleased to partner … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) spoke with members of the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) to discuss health and safety in the workplace. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-5646.
The governments of Canada and Alberta are providing support for youth in Alberta to help them gain the skills, experience and knowledge they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, Alta.), on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), and … Read more
Canada's labour ministers invite young filmmakers to submit videos to the "It's Your Job!" workplace safety video contest, until April 5, 2013. Every year, more than 48 000 young workers are injured seriously enough to require time off work. Last September, the federal, provincial and territorial ministers of labour agreed to directly engage youth about … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) and Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) celebrated the launch of Tracks in Time, a historical book produced by seniors in collaboration with the Port Moody Heritage Society. This project allowed more than 40 local … Read more
Employers can now apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding which will create thousands of job opportunities for students across the country, announced Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.). Funding will be available to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses. Young people aged 15 to 30 years who are full-time students and intend to … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Conservative MP Gordon Brown (Leeds-Grenville, Ont.) announced that government is helping people with disabilities in the Brockville, Ont., area gain the skills they need to successfully participate in the workforce. Career Services of Brockville is receiving more than $120,000 through the federal Opportunities Fund for … Read more
Labour Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) commended Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference – Maintenance of Way Division on the ratification of their historic five-year collective agreement. The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference – Maintenance of Way Division represents 2 600 men and women who build and maintain the tracks, bridges, structures and … Read more
