Canada News Centre2026-09-10T09:12:15-04:00https://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/supplemental-canada-disability-benefit-payments-to-begin-in-september.html

Canada is stronger when everyone has the chance to contribute and thrive. Persons with disabilities are more likely to face barriers to financial and economic security than Canadians without disabilities. The Government of Canada is focused on reducing barriers to accessing support so that persons with disabilities have greater opportunities to participate fully in their communities and the economy.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-10T09:12:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-alberta-seniors0.html

As the cost of living continues to rise, the Government of Canada is taking action to make life more affordable for seniors, and to help them stay active and connected to their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-09T18:28:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-alberta-seniors.html

The Government of Canada is taking action to make life more affordable for seniors and to help them stay active and connected to their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-09T18:26:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/national-school-food-program-helps-students-and-families-in-alberta-as-a-new-school-year-begins.html

As students return to the classroom, the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth) visited RancheView School in Cochrane to mark the start of the new school year and highlight how federal and provincial investments are helping more children access nutritious food at school.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-09T15:07:37-04:00https://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/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-to-announce-new-horizons-for-seniors-program-nhsp-funding-for-alberta-seniors.html

The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will be in Foothills County to announce an investment for seven community-based projects to help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-08T15:32:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-highlights-the-extension-of-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html

The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more affordable country.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-08T15:16:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-zerucelli-to-make-a-funding-announcement-to-support-edmontons-skilled-trades-workforce.html

The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), will be in Thorhild to announce funding to the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955 Training Trust Fund to provide modern, state-of-the-art training equipment for the next generation of skilled workers.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-08T13:30:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/joint-statement-by-the-minister-of-jobs-and-families-and-the-secretary-of-state-labour-on-labour-day.html

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), issued the following statement marking Labour Day.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-07T09:12:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-to-highlight-the-extension-of-the-federal-fuel-tax-relief-for-canadians.html

Secretary of State McLean to highlight the extension of the federal fuel tax relief for Canadians

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-06T13:15:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/minister-hajdu-establishes-the-energy--electricity-workforce-alliance.html

Minister Hajdu establishes the Energy & Electricity Workforce Alliance

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-02T10:47:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-to-launch-the-energy-and-electricity-workforce-alliance.html

Minister Hajdu to launch the Energy and Electricity Workforce Alliance

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-01T10:04:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/backgrounder0.html

Canada is facing growing workforce pressures driven by skilled labour shortages, economic uncertainty and rapid changes across key sectors of the economy. At the same time, major projects, industrial priorities and emerging economic opportunities are increasing demand for skilled workers across the country. The Sectoral Workforce Innovation Fund (SWIF) is a contribution program that will invest, in projects that help industries and regions recruit, train and retain the workforce they need to grow.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-28T15:24:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/the-government-of-canada-is-launching-a-call-for-proposals-under-the-sectoral-workforce-innovation-fund-to-support-workforce-projects-across-key-se.html

Workers and employers across the country are facing increasing pressure from tariffs, skilled labour shortages, supply chain disruptions and broader economic uncertainty. The Government of Canada is focused on what we can control: investing in the people and sectors that will drive our economic future. Through major projects in housing, clean electricity and defence, the government is creating demand for skilled workers and building the tools to make sure Canadians are ready to fill those jobs.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-28T15:14:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/canada-announces-targeted-countermeasures-and-substantive-support-for-workers-and-businesses-in-response-to-us-tariffs.html

The Government of Canada has negotiated intensively and in good faith with the United States (U.S.) toward a fair and comprehensive trade agreement that would protect Canadian workers and their families, strengthen the economy, provide greater certainty for businesses, and respect Canada’s sovereignty.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-28T13:47:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-zerucelli-to-highlight-canadian-response-to-us-tariffs.html

Secretary of State Zerucelli to highlight Canadian response to U.S. tariffs

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-27T13:39:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-12-projects-in-vancouver-granville-through-the-new-horizons-for-seniors-program.html

Secretary of State McLean announces funding for 12 projects in Vancouver Granville through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-26T15:19:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/backgrounder-secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-12-projects-in-vancouver-granville-through-the-new-horizons-for-seniors-program.html

Backgrounder: Secretary of State McLean announces funding for 12 projects in Vancouver Granville through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-26T15:17:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-new-horizons-for-seniors-program-funding-for-12-vancouver-area-projects.html

Secretary of State McLean announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for 12 Vancouver-area projects

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-25T18:49:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-workforce-training-to-support-the-life-sciences-and-biomanufacturing-sector.html

Government of Canada invests in workforce training to support the life sciences and biomanufacturing sector

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-25T12:34:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-launches-engagement-process-on-the-2030-agenda-and-the-sustainable-development-goals0.html

Government of Canada launches engagement process on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-24T17:42:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-launches-the-transportation-and-supply-chain-workforce-alliance0.html

Minister Hajdu launches the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-24T16:04:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/parliamentary-secretary-casey-to-announce-investment-in-workforce-training-to-support-the-life-sciences-and-biomanufacturing-sector.html

Parliamentary Secretary Casey to announce investment in workforce training to support the life sciences and biomanufacturing sector

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-24T12:02:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-announces-peter-ballantyne-cree-nation-as-an-indigenous-skills-and-employment-training-program-agreement-holder.html

Government of Canada announces Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation as an Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program agreement holder

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-22T17:49:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-launches-the-transportation-and-supply-chain-workforce-alliance.html

Minister Hajdu launches the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-21T14:17:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-invites-organizations-to-apply-for-funding-to-help-persons-with-disabilities-access-benefits.html

Every Canadian deserves access to the benefits and services they are eligible for, especially those who face the greatest barriers. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to improve access to these supports and make it easier for community organizations to help people with complex needs apply for disability benefits.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-19T13:30:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-appoints-new-members-to-the-national-advisory-committee-for-canadas-volunteer-awards.html

Minister Hajdu appoints new members to the National Advisory Committee for Canada’s Volunteer Awards

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-19T11:06:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/the-government-of-canada-announces-the-launch-of-the-advanced-manufacturing-workforce-alliance.html

The world is changing fast, and Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector is facing increasing workforce challenges from tariffs, skills shortages, supply chain disruptions and a workplace being reshaped by artificial intelligence.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-17T09:35:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-hajdu-launches-the-advanced-manufacturing-workforce-alliance.html

Minister Hajdu launches the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Alliance

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-14T09:32:47-04:00https://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/2026/08/statement-from-minister-hajdu-and-secretary-of-state-gainey-on-international-youth-day-2026.html

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

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-12T10:01:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-over-321-million-to-support-employment-and-skills-training-opportunities-for-first-nations-youth-in-treaty-7-territory.html

Government of Canada invests over $3.21 million to support employment and skills training opportunities for First Nations youth in Treaty 7 territory

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-11T14:57:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-zerucelli-to-announce-additional-funding-for-albertas-skilled-trades-workforce.html

Secretary of State Zerucelli to announce additional funding for Alberta’s skilled trades workforce

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-11T11:20:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-highlights-funding-to-reduce-barriers-to-credential-recognition-in-new-brunswick.html

Government of Canada highlights funding to reduce barriers to credential recognition in New Brunswick

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-10T13:39:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/minister-gull-masty-to-highlight-investment-supporting-skills-development-and-employment-opportunities-for-indigenous-youth.html

Minister Gull-Masty to highlight investment supporting skills development and employment opportunities for Indigenous youth

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-10T12:14:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-launches-new-initiative-to-support-early-childhood-educators.html

Government of Canada launches new initiative to support early childhood educators

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-10T09:01:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/backgrounder-building-a-strong-mobile-and-sustainable-early-childhood-education-workforce.html

Building a Strong, Mobile, and Sustainable Early Childhood Education Workforce

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-10T09:00:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-over-15-million-to-help-remove-employment-barriers-for-youth-and-persons-with-disabilities.html

A strong Canadian economy relies on an inclusive workforce where everyone has the opportunity to participate and succeed. However, many Canadians still face barriers to meaningful employment and prevent them from fully contributing their talents and skills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-22T13:03:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/canada-child-benefit-payments-increasing-in-2026-2027.html

The Government of Canada is lowering costs for families by strengthening the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The CCB is a monthly tax-free payment to help them with the costs of raising children.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-20T11:31:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/minister-robertson-represents-canada-at-the-united-nations-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development.html

Minister Robertson represents Canada at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-17T17:18:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/the-canada-child-benefit-payments-increasing-in-2026-2027-nearly-892000-families-in-quebec-benefiting-from-more-generous-payments-starting-this-month.html

The Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026-2027

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-17T14:27:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/parliamentary-secretary-koutrakis-to-highlight-the-canada-child-benefits-more-generous-support-for-families.html

La secrétaire parlementaire de la ministre de l’Emploi et des Familles et députée de Vimy, Annie Koutrakis, sera à Laval pour souligner l’augmentation de l’Allocation canadienne pour enfants, qui réduit les coûts pour les familles partout au Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-17T12:00:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/parliamentary-secretary-church-to-highlight-the-canada-child-benefits-more-generous-support-for-families.html

Leslie Church, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), will be in Hamilton highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, bringing down costs for families across Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-17T11:30:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/forum-of-labour-market-ministers-met-in-halifax-to-discuss-shared-priorities.html

The Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met in Halifax to discuss shared labour market challenges and opportunities across Canada. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, federal Minister of Jobs and Families, and the Honourable Nolan Young, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-16T17:40:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-new-2-billion-funding-for-provinces-and-territories-under-team-canada-strong0.html

Government of Canada announces new $2-billion funding for provinces and territories under Team Canada Strong

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-16T15:24:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/minister-hajdu-and-minister-young-to-meet-with-provincial-and-territorial-labour-market-ministers-in-halifax.html

The Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, along with Nova Scotia’s Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, the Honourable Nolan Young, will meet with provincial and territorial ministers in Halifax to discuss Canada’s labour market outlook and collaborative approaches to workforce development in Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-15T17:58:04-04:00https://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/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-in-skills-training-for-youth-and-persons-with-disabilities.html

Canada’s economy is strongest when everyone has the opportunity to fully participate. Yet, many people still face barriers that prevent them from building careers and contributing their skills to the workforce.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-13T16:29:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/the-government-of-canada-highlights-doubling-of-compliance-monetary-penalties-under-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program.html

The federal government is focused on building lasting economic strength. This starts right here at home.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-09T10:00:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/07/governments-of-canada-and-newfoundland-and-labrador-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-employers-to-strengthen-the-workforce.html

Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador partner to support tariff-impacted workers and employers to strengthen the workforce

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-07-07T13:29:15-04:00