Canada News Centre2026-09-09T14:55:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-zerucelli-highlights-funding-to-support-edmontons-skilled-trades-workforce.html

Secretary of State Zerucelli highlights funding to support Edmonton’s skilled trades workforce

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-09T14:55:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-zerucelli-highlights-additional-funding-to-support-albertas-skilled-trades-workforce.html

Building a strong economy starts with a strong workforce. As the economy continues to evolve, demand for skilled workers is growing. Across Canada, skilled trades workers are driving economic growth, supporting key industries, strengthening supply chains and building the homes and infrastructure Canadians rely on every day.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-12T12:20:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/statement-from-minister-hajdu-and-secretary-of-state-gainey-on-world-youth-skills-day-2026.html

Statement from Minister Hajdu and Secretary of State Gainey on World Youth Skills Day 2026

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-15T10:00:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/governments-of-canada-and-yukon-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-workforce.html

Governments of Canada and Yukon partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen workforce

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-11T13:20:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-partner-to-help-workers-adapt-to-changing-global-economy.html

Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories partner to help workers adapt to changing global economy

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-04-17T15:03:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-pathways-to-success-for-black-led-businesses-and-entrepreneurs-in-alberta.html

PrairiesCan funding helps remove barriers, expand access to capital, and drive long-term economic growth for Black-led entrepreneurs and businesses

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-18T11:58:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-federal-investments-for-for-black-entrepreneurs-and-black-led-businesses-in-alberta.html

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), and The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce federal funding to support Black-led businesses and entrepreneurs across Alberta.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2026-02-17T13:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/02/backgrounder-study-on-the-economic-benefits-of-pro-competitive-reforms-in-canada.html

Backgrounder: Study on the Economic Benefits of Pro-Competitive Reforms in CanadaThe Competition Bureau commissioned an independent study to better understand how Canada’s economy could benefit from more competition-friendly regulations.

Competition Bureau Canada2026-02-04T10:00:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/01/competition-bureau-launches-study-of-competition-in-the-financing-of-canadas-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises.html

Competition Bureau launches study of competition in the financing of Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises January 12, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2026-01-12T10:11:28-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/statistics-canada/news/2026/01/statistics-canada-staffing-32000-census-jobs-across-canada.html

Statistics Canada will conduct the next census in May 2026 and is hiring for approximately 32,000 census jobs across Canada.

Statistics Canada2026-01-06T11:50:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/12/opening-statement-to-the-senate-standing-committee-on-banking-commerce-and-the-economy-competition-is-critical-to-building-a-stronger-more-affordab.html

Opening statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy: Competition is critical to building a stronger, more affordable economy Speech December 4, 2025

Competition Bureau Canada2025-12-04T11:15:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/appetite-for-creative-destruction.html

Appetite for creative destructionSpeechNotes for an address by Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of CompetitionCanadian Bar Association Competition Fall Law ConferenceNovember 20, 2025Ottawa, Ontario

Competition Bureau Canada2025-11-20T13:42:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/11/competition-bureau-concludes-investigation-into-algorithmic-pricing-in-the-rental-housing-market.html

Competition Bureau concludes investigation into algorithmic pricing in the rental housing market November 10, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-11-10T10:02:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/09/canadas-competition-summit-2025-to-chart-path-for-a-more-affordable-and-resilient-canadian-economy.html

Canada’s Competition Summit 2025 to chart path for a more affordable and resilient Canadian economy September 23, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-09-23T09:32:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/09/canadian-digital-regulators-forum-publishes-paper-on-synthetic-media-to-cap-off-second-year-of-collaboration-additional-multimedia.html

Canadian Digital Regulators Forum publishes paper on synthetic media to cap off second year of collaboration September 18, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-09-18T13:01:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-to-invest-in-ai-training-for-canadas-energy-workers.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will highlight funding to support training for Canada’s workforce in the evolving energy sector.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-09-08T16:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/09/competition-bureau-to-study-competition-in-financing-for-canadas-small-and-medium-businesses.html

Competition Bureau to study competition in financing for Canada’s small and medium businesses September 4, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-09-04T08:35:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/news/2025/08/polar-knowledge-canada-announces-2025-northern-scientific-training-program-special-award-recipients.html

Polar Knowledge Canada announces 2025 Northern Scientific Training Program Special Award recipients

Polar Knowledge Canada2025-08-28T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/training-more-than-17300-canadian-workers-to-help-build-the-strongest-skilled-trades-workforce-in-the-g7.html

The Government of Canada is building one strong Canadian economy.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-12T13:03:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/08/backgrounder-canadian-apprenticeship-strategy.html

The Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy aims to support a trades workforce that is skilled, inclusive, certified and productive. The Strategy funds projects that aim to:

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-08-12T13:02:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/07/competition-bureau-monitoring-interacs-commitment-on-e-transfer-pricing.html

Competition Bureau monitoring Interac’s commitment on e-transfer pricing July 10, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-07-10T08:58:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2025/05/canadian-coast-guard-arctic-marine-response-station-training-in-parry-sound-ontario.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) will hold search and rescue training for crews between May 14 and 28, 2025, in Parry Sound, Ontario.

Canadian Coast Guard2025-05-12T15:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/03/pavex-to-pay-150000-in-territory-allocation-settlement-in-saguenaylac-saint-jean.html

Pavex to pay $150,000 in territory allocation settlement in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean March 20, 2025, GATINEAU, Quebec, Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-03-20T10:44:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/helping-canadian-workers-impacted-by-layoffs-reskill-and-find-work.html

Canada is home to a proud, adaptable and robust social safety net. The Government of Canada has worked with local and sectoral partners to implement measures that expand that net to support even more workers, keep more communities and towns resilient and bridge more impacted Canadians and their families to new opportunities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-19T13:54:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-to-help-skilled-newcomers-fill-labour-gaps-in-key-sectors.html

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, Chris Bittle, will be in Toronto to announce funding to improve foreign credential recognition processes and help internationally trained professionals across the country secure employment in the healthcare and construction sectors.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-19T10:57:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/healthy-meals-for-kids-savings-for-families-in-british-columbia.html

School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills. They also support local economies, farmers and producers by sourcing food grown locally, whenever possible.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-07T13:45:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-launches-the-next-phase-of-the-national-skilled-trades-advertising-campaign-to-promote-careers-in-the-skilled-trades1.html

Canada’s economy relies on skilled tradespeople. We need workers who are ready and willing to build the country’s housing supply and grow our clean economy. Yet, demographic shifts and high retirement rates are creating a demand for more skilled trades workers, and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians in these in-demand professions.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-03T14:30:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-boosts-funding-to-help-1600-youth-across-canada-overcome-barriers-to-employment.html

Canada’s youth are motivated and eager to join the workforce. Yet, many continue to encounter barriers to employment that hinder their financial success and personal growth. That is why the Government of Canada creates job and training opportunities for youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming, including through the Youth and Employment Skills Strategy (YESS).

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-27T13:09:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-helps-youth-overcome-barriers-to-employment.html

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will be in Winnipeg to announce new funding to help youth find and keep good jobs.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-26T12:01:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/02/backgrounder-sustainable-jobs-training-fund.html

Backgrounder

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-02-21T14:48:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/01/competition-bureau-issues-report-summarizing-feedback-on-artificial-intelligence-and-competition.html

Competition Bureau issues report summarizing feedback on artificial intelligence and competition January 27, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2025-01-27T11:01:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/news/2025/01/polar-knowledge-canada-opens-whitehorse-yukon-office-to-support-northern-research.html

Polar Knowledge Canada today announced the opening of a new office in Whitehorse, Yukon, at the Elijah Smith Building at 300 Main Street. This office is the first Northern hub of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station.

Polar Knowledge Canada2025-01-09T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2024/11/competition-bureau-publishes-report-on-canadas-competition-summit-2024.html

Competition Bureau publishes report on Canada’s Competition Summit 2024 November 13, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2024-11-13T14:35:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/10/backgrounder-canada-retraining-and-opportunities-initiative.html

Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-10-16T15:54:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/10/minister-ien-announces-funding-for-npower-canada-to-support-skills-training-for-young-people.html

Canadian youth are one of the country’s greatest strengths and sources of potential, and the Government of Canada is supporting young people at every stage of their journey toward a prosperous future.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-10-16T13:53:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2024/10/competition-bureau-participates-in-g7-summit-on-competition-concerns-raised-by-artificial-intelligence.html

Competition Bureau participates in G7 Summit on competition concerns raised by Artificial Intelligence October 4, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2024-10-04T12:04:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/09/minister-boissonnault-provides-next-steps-on-recent-changes-to-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program.html

The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able to fill job vacancies.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-09-18T13:15:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2024/09/canadas-competition-summit-2024.html

Canada’s Competition Summit 2024September 16, 2024

Competition Bureau Canada2024-09-16T13:20:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/08/minister-boissonnault-reducing-the-number-of-temporary-foreign-workers-in-canada.html

The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able to fill job vacancies.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-08-26T08:53:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/08/government-of-canada-announces-approval-of-provincial-request-for-temporary-freeze-of-low-wage-occupations-in-montreal-under-temporary-foreign-work.html

The Government of Canada continues to take action to ensure the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. The Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used when workers already in Canada are not able to fill job vacancies.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-08-20T10:05:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2024/07/competition-bureau-to-host-summit-on-competition-and-artificial-intelligence-this-september.html

Competition Bureau to host summit on competition and artificial intelligence this September July 30, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

Competition Bureau Canada2024-07-30T15:08:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/07/more-than-70000-canada-summer-jobs-opportunities-for-youth-across-canada.html

The Government of Canada is creating generational fairness by creating opportunities for young Canadians to get the skills they need for well-paying jobs. Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-07-03T14:14:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/07/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-canada-summer-jobs.html

Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-07-02T15:31:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/04/minister-duclos-to-highlight-budget-2024-fairness-for-every-generation-investments-to-ensure-a-fair-future-for-indigenous-peoples.html

Minister Duclos to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to ensure a fair future for Indigenous peoples

Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-04-22T15:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/04/minister-duclos-highlights-budget-investments-granted-to-futurpreneur-canada.html

Through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation the Government of Canada is investing to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, where they can buy a home, and where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-04-22T14:00:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2024/04/decision-by-the-independent-commission-on-the-applicability-of-the-environmental-assessment-for-the-darlington-new-nuclear-project-to-ontario-power.html

Backgrounder: Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2024-04-22T13:00:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2024/04/independent-commission-determines-environmental-assessment-for-ontario-power-generations-darlington-new-nuclear-project-is-applicable-to-the-select.html

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision that the existing environmental assessment (EA) for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) is applicable to the reactor technology selected by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the General Electric Hitachi BWRX300 reactor.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2024-04-22T13:00:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/minister-randy-boissonnault-will-be-speaking-at-the-solutions-to-workforce-challenges-forum-in-montreal.html

Minister Randy Boissonnault will be speaking at the Solutions to workforce challenges Forum in Montréal

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-22T08:20:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/news/2024/03/the-president-of-the-public-service-commission-of-canada-will-hold-a-technical-briefing-on-a-data-transfer-issue.html

The President of the Public Service Commission of Canada, Marie-Chantal Girard, will hold a technical briefing on a data transfer issue on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Public Service Commission of Canada2024-03-21T10:30:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/federal-minimum-wage-rising-to-1730-per-hour-on-april-1.html

Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success. Yet some Canadian workers still struggle financially while working part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-21T09:00:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-announces-two-new-funding-opportunities-for-sustainable-jobs-in-the-low-carbon-economy.html

Canada’s workforce is leading the transition toward a greener and more sustainable future. The Government of Canada is taking action to ensure that workers and employers in all regions of Canada have the skills and resources to thrive in the economy of today and tomorrow.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-08T13:52:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/backgrounder-government-of-canada-launches-call-for-proposals-under-the-new-sustainable-jobs-training-fund.html

The Sustainable Jobs Training Fund will support a series of training projects that will help workers upgrade or gain new skills for jobs in the low-carbon economy. The Fund will allocate up to $99.1 million for projects from 2024 to 2028. Projects will range from $8 million to $15 million each, with agreements to start in 2024.  

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-08T13:50:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-to-launch-call-for-proposals-under-the-new-sustainable-jobs-training-fund.html

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be making an important virtual announcement on the new Sustainable Jobs Training Fund. He will be sharing new updates regarding the Fund and next steps.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-07T12:00:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/organization-in-saguenay-creating-inclusive-skills-training-for-canadians-living-with-adhd.html

Canada’s job market continues to evolve, offering new opportunities and areas for growth for Canadians. Now more than ever, it is critical that we expand and strengthen our workforce and get Canadians the skills and resources they need to thrive. That is why the Government is investing in projects that will help Canadians improve their foundational and transferable skills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-01T14:08:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-launches-campaign-to-help-canadians-upgrade-their-professional-skills-and-succeed-in-their-careers.html

Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced the launch of the Upgrade Your Skills advertising campaign to inform Canadians about financial supports and programs available to help them gain the skills needed to succeed in today’s labour market. The campaign runs from February 5 until March 31, 2024, and targets youth (age 18 to 24) looking to start their career and adults (age 25 to 54) looking to upskill and change or improve their career.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-12T15:19:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2024/02/accessibility-standards-canada-selected-as-a-national-capital-regions-top-employer-for-2024.html

Accessibility Standards Canada is proud to announce that the organization has been named, for the first time, one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers. This recognition is a testament to its commitment to continuously improving as an employer and creating the conditions to offer employees one of the most exceptional and accessible places to work.

Accessibility Standards Canada2024-02-06T11:36:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2023/12/backgrounder-minister-boissonnault-announces-federal-investments-for-inclusive-learning-and-skills-development-in-alberta.html

Over $8.8 million through PrairiesCan will help connect youth and underrepresented Canadians to new career opportunities across diverse sectors

Prairies Economic Development Canada2023-12-18T15:27:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2023/12/minister-boissonnault-announces-federal-investments-for-inclusive-learning-and-skills-development-in-alberta.html

Over $8.8 million through PrairiesCan will help connect youth and underrepresented Canadians to new career opportunities across diverse sectors

Prairies Economic Development Canada2023-12-18T13:58:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2023/12/minister-boissonnault-to-announce-federal-investments-for-alberta-workers.html

Minister Boissonnault to announce federal support for inclusive and accessible hands-on learning opportunities to meet the needs of Alberta businesses.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2023-12-15T12:23:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/11/canada-summer-jobs-2024-application-period-for-employers-begins-november-21-2023.html

When young people have the skills and experience they need to join the workforce, communities and the economy both benefit. That is why the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey towards a bright future through its comprehensive array of youth programming, that includes Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ).

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-11-20T15:03:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/10/new-brunswickers-invited-to-explore-careers-in-skilled-trades-through-interactive-exhibits.html

Canada needs more skilled trades workers. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-10-23T14:46:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-invites-organizations-to-apply-for-funding-to-help-empower-youth-in-canada-through-volunteer-opportunities1.html

When young people are learning, working and succeeding, our communities from coast to coast to coast benefit. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest heavily in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming to provide skills training, job placement and service opportunities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-10-12T11:02:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-creating-more-skills-training-opportunities-for-canadians.html

Over $16.5 million in funding under the Skills for Success Program will be allocated to nine organizations located in the Greater Toronto Area to deliver a mix of national and regional projects that help to address skills and labour issues across Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-10-11T11:26:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-for-skills-training-initiatives.html

Government of Canada to announce funding for skills training initiatives

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-10-10T10:40:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-launches-call-for-proposals-for-projects-that-help-youth-join-job-market.html

Canadian youth are among the brightest and hardest working in the world, and they are focused on building a better future for themselves and their communities. To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-10-04T12:55:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/10/backgrounder-youth-employment-and-skills-strategy.html

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is one of 12 federal departments and agencies delivering the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) as part of a horizontal Government of Canada initiative.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-10-04T12:40:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/09/quebecers-invited-to-explore-careers-in-skilled-trades-through-interactive-exhibits-in-montreal.html

Canada needs more skilled trades workers. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-10-03T09:37:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/09/minister-sudds-will-be-in-st-johns-to-announce-initiatives-supporting-early-learning-and-child-care-capacity.html

Minister Sudds will be in St. John’s to announce initiatives supporting early learning and child care capacity

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-09-28T09:00:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/09/backgrounder-temporary-foreign-worker-program.html

Ensuring the health and safety of temporary foreign workers is a key priority of the Government of Canada. These workers have the same rights to a safe workplace as Canadian citizens and permanent residents while in Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-09-27T15:34:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/09/canadian-workers-to-benefit-from-new-green-economy-investments-in-calgary.html

Canada’s green economy is growing, offering vast opportunities for workers. As Canada progresses toward a net-zero emissions economy, we must support workers by providing them with essential training and expertise so they can seize new opportunities and lead Canada to a more sustainable future.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-09-19T13:50:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/09/minister-oregan-releases-the-what-we-heard-report-on-banning-replacement-workers-and-improving-the-maintenance-of-activities-process.html

The Government of Canada believes in free and fair collective bargaining. That is where the best agreements – ones that meet the needs of unions, employers and Canadians – are made.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-09-19T09:22:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/09/more-canadian-workers-to-benefit-from-the-green-economy.html

Canada’s green economy is reducing our carbon footprint through renewable energy systems, eco-friendly buildings and improved urban planning. To support its continued growth, workers across Canada require the necessary skills and training to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-09-18T11:40:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/08/minister-oregan-to-tour-training-centre-in-scarborough.html

Minister O’Regan to tour training centre in Scarborough

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-08-31T10:01:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-projects-to-increase-access-to-employment-opportunities-and-support-persons-with-disabilities-in-the-workplace.html

Government of Canada invests in projects to increase access to employment opportunities and support persons with disabilities in the workplace

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-08-29T10:41:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/08/backgrounder-additional-projects-with-signed-funding-agreements-under-the-2022-opportunities-fund.html

Additional projects with signed funding agreements under the 2022 Opportunities Fund.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-08-29T10:38:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-additional-investments-to-increase-access-to-employment-opportunities-and-support-persons-with-disabilities-in-the.html

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will be in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to announce additional funding under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. These investments reinforce the Government’s commitment towards a more accessible and inclusive Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-08-28T13:34:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-new-initiative-to-tackle-labour-shortages-in-southwestern-ontario.html

Government of Canada to announce new initiative to tackle labour shortages in Southwestern Ontario

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-08-07T12:29:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/07/government-of-canada-invests-in-youth-to-build-a-stronger-canada.html

When young people learn, work and succeed, Canada thrives. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in youth, so that they get the education, the experience, and the job opportunities to build a stronger Canada for generations to come.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-07-14T09:50:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/07/minister-marci-ien-announces-volunteer-service-opportunities-for-youth-through-canada-service-corps.html

Getting involved and giving back to communities through youth volunteer opportunities is a fantastic way to build leadership skills, grow personal and professional networks, and impact local communities in a positive way. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in volunteer service opportunities for youth through the Canada Service Corps (CSC).

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-07-14T09:31:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/07/backgrounder-canada-service-corps-for-youth.html

Backgrounder: Canada Service Corps for youth

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-07-14T09:29:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-invests-in-projects-to-increase-workplace-inclusion-and-connect-persons-with-disabilities-with-good-jobs.html

Improving the inclusion and financial security of persons with disabilities is a key priority for the Government of Canada. This is why the Government continues to work with partners and the disability community to address barriers to employment, and invest in programs and services that help increase the accessibility of workplaces and improve employment prospects of persons with disabilities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-06-02T13:36:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/06/backgrounder-projects-with-signed-funding-agreements-under-the-2022-opportunities-fund.html

Alberta 5th on 5th Youth Services

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-06-02T13:34:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/patented-medicine-prices-review/news/2023/03/patented-medicine-prices-review-board-seeks-applicants-for-vacant-board-positions.html

The Government of Canada is seeking applicants for the Vice Chairperson position and two Board Member positions on the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board by way of open, transparent, and merit-based Governor in Council selection processes.

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Canada2023-03-10T13:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/nuclear-safety-commission/news/2023/02/remarks-by-rumina-velshi-at-the-canadian-nuclear-association-2023-conference-global-leadership-in-regulatory-readiness.html

On February 24, 2023, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered keynote remarks at the 2023 Canadian Nuclear Association conference. She spoke about the CNSC’s global leadership in regulatory readiness, noting three key areas in which the CNSC positively influences its role as a leader: international harmonization and collaboration, ensuring regulatory readiness at home, and demonstrating commitment to building trust.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2023-02-24T11:25:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-training-for-information-and-communication-technology-workers.html

Canada is home to world-class information and communication technology (ICT) talent in research and development and in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and virtual reality.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-02-24T10:43:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-projects-to-support-employment-equity.html

Government of Canada to announce projects to support employment equity

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-02-24T09:06:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-skills-training-to-address-shortages-in-trucking-industry.html

The Canadian economy has made strides toward recovering from the pandemic, having achieved record low unemployment rates and record high labour force participation rates.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-02-21T09:14:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/01/upgrades-to-stone-hearth-bakery-help-nourish-community2.html

New equipment improves product quality, increases production, and creates inclusive employment opportunities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-01-18T10:26:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/01/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-a-community-organization-in-halifax.html

Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Halifax

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-01-17T10:41:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/12/minister-oregan-to-highlight-canadas-work-to-create-fair-safe-and-equitable-work-environments-as-part-of-the-launch-of-m-power.html

Minister O’Regan to highlight Canada’s work to create fair, safe and equitable work environments as part of the launch of M-POWER

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-12-07T08:59:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/11/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-training-programs-in-trades-and-stem-for-indigenous-youth.html

Government of Canada to announce support for training programs in trades and STEM for Indigenous youth

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-11-09T10:19:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/11/government-of-canada-invests-in-skills-training-in-the-aerospace-sector.html

Government of Canada invests in skills training in the aerospace sector

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-11-07T15:44:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/11/technical-briefing-on-upcoming-changes-to-the-canada-labour-code-to-provide-10-days-of-paid-sick-leave.html

Technical briefing on upcoming changes to the Canada Labour Code to provide 10 days of paid sick leave

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-11-04T16:17:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/10/government-of-canada-announces-new-partnership-to-create-at-least-300apprenticeships-in-brandon-manitoba.html

The skilled trades are essential to Canada’s economy and few sectors are as essential to Canadians’ everyday lives. Smart investments are needed to support Canadians from all backgrounds in taking up apprenticeship training now, and to help kick-start lucrative careers in well-respected skilled trades.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-10-12T15:35:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/10/government-of-canada-invests-to-improve-the-participation-of-equity-deserving-groups-in-the-skilled-trades.html

Les femmes choisissent moins souvent que les hommes une carrière dans les métiers spécialisés, et elles sont confrontées à des obstacles plus importants dans leur formation en apprentissage. La demande en travailleurs des métiers spécialisés n’ayant jamais été aussi forte, le gouvernement du Canada fait des investissements ciblés visant à développer une main-d’œuvre diversifiée et inclusive dans les métiers spécialisés, ce qui aidera un plus grand nombre de Canadiens – y compris les femmes – à se bâtir de bonnes carrières bien rémunérées.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-10-12T15:06:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/09/government-of-canada-releases-report-on-phase-2-of-the-employment-insurance-modernization-consultations.html

Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) program is a critical part of Canada’s social safety net. It plays an important role in supporting workers during temporary periods of unemployment and in stabilizing the economy during economic hardships. That is why the Government of Canada is working with unions, employers and other stakeholders to modernize the EI program, so that it is fairer, more flexible and more responsive to the needs of current and future workers.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-09-28T10:08:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/09/government-of-canada-strengthens-protections-for-temporary-foreign-workers-as-new-regulations-come-into-force.html

The Government of Canada takes its responsibilities to protect temporary foreign workers (TFWs) very seriously. Ensuring the health and safety of these workers while they are in Canada is a key priority, and the Government is taking concrete action to better support them.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-09-26T09:05:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/09/statement-by-the-minister-of-labour-on-labour-day.html

Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., issued the following statement marking Labour Day.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-09-05T09:09:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2022/08/health-sciences-centre-childrens-hospital-to-receive-new-inpatient-monitors-with-funding-from-the-government-of-canada-and-the-government-of-manitoba.html

Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Audrey Gordon, Manitoba Minister of Health; and the Honourable Reg Helwer, Manitoba Minister of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services; , announced funding for inpatient monitor upgrades and new monitors to support care and remote monitoring capabilities at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Children’s Hospital.

Infrastructure Canada2022-08-05T18:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/07/government-of-canada-takes-a-step-toward-making-10-days-of-paid-sick-leave-a-reality.html

No one should have to choose between staying home when they’re sick or being able to afford rent and groceries. However, as the pandemic has highlighted, too many Canadians have little or no access to paid sick leave. On December 17, 2021, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code (Bill C-3) received Royal Assent. This bill amends Part III of the Canada Labour Code to provide 10 days of paid sick leave to federally regulated private sector workers.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-07-15T15:06:38-04:00