Employment and Social Development CanadaCanada News Centre2024-03-26T15:20:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgMinister Sudds to make housing announcementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/minister-sudds-to-make-housing-announcement.htmlMinister Sudds to make housing announcementEmployment and Social Development Canada2024-03-26T15:20:20-04:00Minister Randy Boissonnault will be speaking at the Solutions to Workforce Challenges Forum in Montréalhttps://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.htmlMinister Randy Boissonnault will be speaking at the Solutions to workforce challenges Forum in MontréalEmployment and Social Development Canada2024-03-22T08:20:19-04:00Government of Canada to adjust temporary measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Workforce Solutions Road Maphttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-to-adjust-temporary-measures-under-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program-workforce-solutions-road-map.htmlThe Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program experienced a surge in demand due to the post-pandemic economy, low unemployment rates, and record-high job vacancy rates in 2022. To address those labour shortages, the Program adopted a series of policy changes. With changing labour market conditions and declining job vacancies, the Government is adjusting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to ensure the program continues to only be used in cases where there are no workers here in Canada that can fill the necessary role.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-21T15:28:01-04:00Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/federal-minimum-wage-rising-to-1730-per-hour-on-april-1.htmlEvery 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 jobsEmployment and Social Development Canada2024-03-21T09:00:34-04:00New federal law helps ensure families will benefit from affordable early learning and child care for generations to comehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/new-federal-law-helps-ensure-families-will-benefit-from-affordable-early-learning-and-child-care-for-generations-to-come.htmlEvery family in Canada deserves access to high-quality child care when they need it and at a price that won’t break the bank. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-20T16:20:58-04:00Backgrounder: An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/backgrounder.htmlBill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada, was introduced in the House of Commons on December 8, 2022.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-20T16:19:25-04:00Average $15-a-day regulated child care for families in Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/average-15-a-day-regulated-child-care-for-families-in-alberta.htmlToo many families across Canada lack access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories, including Alberta, to provide families in Canada with $10-a-day, on average, regulated child care for children up to kindergarden age by March 2026. This is a plan to make life more affordable, create new jobs, get parents—especially mothers—back into the workforce, grow the middle class, and offer each child the best possible start in life. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-15T13:29:41-04:00Child care announcement for families in Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/child-care-announcement-for-families-in-alberta.htmlThe Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will join the Honourable Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade for Alberta, to announce a fee reduction for licensed child care in Alberta.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-14T11:35:26-04:00Government of Canada announces two new funding opportunities for sustainable jobs in the low-carbon economyhttps://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.htmlCanada’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 Canada2024-03-08T13:52:15-05:00Backgrounder: Government of Canada launches call for proposals under the new Sustainable Jobs Training Fundhttps://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.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-03-08T13:50:10-05:00Minister Boissonnault announces more than $28.9 million to help women succeed in the skilled tradeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/minister-boissonnault-announces-more-than-289-million-to-help-women-succeed-in-the-skilled-trades.htmlWith the number of housing construction projects needed across the country, the demand for skilled tradespeople is at an all-time high and is expected to keep growing. The Government of Canada is making targeted investments aimed at developing a diverse and inclusive skilled trades workforce that will have the right skills to build the country’s housing supply and grow tomorrow’s green economy. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-08T09:22:48-05:00Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy: Women in the Skilled Trades Initiativehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/canadian-apprenticeship-strategy-women-in-the-skilled-trades-initiative.htmlThe Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative focuses on funding projects that recruit, retain, and help women apprentices succeed in the 39 eligible Red Seals trades found predominately in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-08T09:20:49-05:00Minister Boissonnault announces funding to support skills training for Indigenous people across Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/minister-boissonnault-announces-funding-to-support-skills-training-for-indigenous-people-across-canada.htmlA strong economy and healthy communities are created when everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed. When First Nations, Inuit and Métis are supported, not only are they developing their own skills and competencies, they are also helping their communities, now and into the future. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-07T13:21:56-05:00Backgrounder: Skills and Partnership Fundhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/backgrounder-skills-and-partnership-fund.htmlThe Skills and Partnership Fund 2022 call for proposals ran from February 28 to May 9, 2022, and sought applications from Indigenous organizations for partnership-based projects with a focus on five priority sectors: the green economy; information and communications technology; infrastructure; the blue economy; and the Indigenous public sector. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-07T13:20:20-05:00Government of Canada to launch call for proposals under the new Sustainable Jobs Training Fundhttps://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.htmlThe 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 Canada2024-03-07T12:00:10-05:00Government of Canada to announce funding for women in skilled tradeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-for-women-in-skilled-trades.htmlThe Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Surrey to announce support to help women explore, prepare for, and succeed in the skilled trades.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-06T16:30:17-05:00More than 1 million Canadian seniors approved for Canadian Dental Care Plan to datehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/more-than-1-million-canadian-seniors-approved-for-canadian-dental-care-plan-to-date-government-of-canada-invites-potentially-eligible-seniors-aged-.htmlThe Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) recently hit a major milestone when it reached one million seniors who have been deemed eligible for dental care coverage, helping to ease financial barriers to accessing dental care.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-06T14:23:15-05:00Government of Canada invests in skills training for Indigenous peoplehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-skills-training-for-indigenous-people.htmlThe Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, to announce funding for 24 projects through the Skills and Partnership Fund to support skills training for Indigenous people across Canada.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-06T13:02:25-05:00More than 1 million seniors approved for the Canadian Dental Care Plan Minister O’Regan announced the milestone and a new cohort of seniors who are now invited to applyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/more-than-1-million-seniors-approved-for-the-canadian-dental-care-plan-minister-oregan-announced-the-milestone-and-a-new-cohort-of-seniors-who-are-.htmlCanadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to the dignity of choice, to affordability, and to good health. Because health isn’t just about years in one’s life, it’s about quality of life. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-06T11:43:58-05:00Minister O’Regan to visit Algoma Steelhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/minister-oregan-to-visit-algoma-steel.htmlThe Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., will visit Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to tour the plant and meet with workers.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-05T17:04:07-05:00Government of Canada to help ease financial barriers to accessing dental care for seniors in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-to-help-ease-financial-barriers-to-accessing-oral-health-care-for-seniors-in-canada.htmlThe Minister of Citizens’ Services, Terry Beech, will announce in Burnaby British Columbia, a major milestone for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-05T16:54:16-05:00Minister O’Regan to meet with seniors in Sault Ste. Mariehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/minister-oregan-to-meet-with-seniors-in-sault-ste-marie.htmlMinister O’Regan to meet with seniors in Sault Ste. MarieEmployment and Social Development Canada2024-03-05T15:55:58-05:00Organization in Saguenay creating inclusive skills training for Canadians living with ADHD https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/organization-in-saguenay-creating-inclusive-skills-training-for-canadians-living-with-adhd.htmlCanada’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 Canada2024-03-01T14:08:58-05:00Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories announce early learning and child care three-year action planhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-announce-early-learning-and-child-care-three-year-action-plan.htmlThe governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories announced today a three-year action plan to improve and expand licensed early learning and child care (ELCC) programming across the territory. The 2023 to 2026 action plan covers investments outlined in the Canada-Northwest Territories Canada-wide ELCC Agreement – 2021 to 2026 and the Canada-Northwest Territories ELCC Agreement – 2021 to 2025. The action plan sets a road map for strengthening and expanding the ELCC sector and improving access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive ELCC opportunities for families throughout the territory. It builds on progress achieved to date during the first two years of both agreements.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-01T13:38:44-05:00Government of Canada highlights funding for skills training initiativehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-highlights-funding-for-skills-training-initiative.htmlThe Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will visit Association PANDA Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean to highlight a project that provides more skills training opportunities and inclusive supports for Canadians.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-29T14:30:08-05:00Minister Boissonnault announces funding to make post-secondary education more affordable for Indigenous youthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/minister-boissonnault-announces-funding-to-make-post-secondary-education-more-affordable-for-indigenous-youth.htmlWhen young people have access to the supports needed to complete their studies and achieve their career goals, then communities, the economy and all of Canada thrive. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make meaningful investments in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-29T13:14:40-05:00Government of Canada to announce support for Black communities across the countryhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-black-communities-across-the-country.htmlThe Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will make a virtual announcement to share the results of the call for proposals under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-28T11:07:08-05:00Minister O’Regan outlines how the federal government is helping Canadians age with dignity at the CARP Annual General Meetinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/minister-oregan-outlines-how-the-federal-government-is-helping-canadians-age-with-dignity-at-the-carp-annual-general-meeting.htmlCanadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, to affordability, to inclusion, and to community. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-22T12:30:07-05:00Minister Sudds to announce child care fee reduction in Northwest Territorieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/minister-sudds-to-announce-child-care-fee-reduction-in-northwest-territories.htmlThe Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will join Northwest Territories’ Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Caitlin Cleveland, for an announcement in Yellowknife.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-21T13:15:18-05:00Minister for Seniors to address Canadian Association of Retired Persons Annual General Meetinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/minister-of-labour-and-seniors-to-address-canadian-association-of-retired-persons-annual-general-meeting.htmlThe Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O’Regan Jr., will speak about how the Government of Canada is supporting seniors at the Canadian Association of Retired Persons Annual General Meeting in Toronto.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-21T12:00:18-05:00Government helping internationally educated health care professionals work in Yukonhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/government-helping-internationally-educated-health-care-professionals-work-in-yukon.htmlAcross Canada, Canadians are facing labour shortages and the demand for qualified workers continues to grow. Long wait times and difficulty finding a family physician are far too common for people across the country. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to speed up accreditation for internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs).Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-20T12:31:30-05:00Statement by Minister O’Regan on World Day of Social Justicehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/statement-by-minister-oregan-on-world-day-of-social-justice.htmlThe Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, today issued the following statement for World Day of Social Justice.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-20T09:30:00-05:00Minister Khera welcomes first Annual Report from Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officerhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/minister-khera-welcomes-first-annual-report-from-canadas-chief-accessibility-officer.htmlAccessibility is a key component of communities that thrive and an economy that grows. Since the significant milestone of passing the Accessible Canada Act, the Government of Canada has been fully engaged in creating a barrier-free country and ensuring the full participation of all Canadians in society, particularly persons with disabilities. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-15T13:00:06-05:00Early learning and child care announcement for families in Nova Scotiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/early-learning-and-child-care-announcement-for-families-in-nova-scotia.htmlThe Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, will join Nova Scotia’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, the Honourable Becky Druhan, to announce an early learning and child care action plan in Halifax.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-15T10:29:39-05:00Government of Canada launches campaign to help Canadians upgrade their professional skills and succeed in their careershttps://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.htmlToday, 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 Canada2024-02-12T15:19:35-05:00Government of Canada to announce affordable child care spaces in British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-affordable-child-care-spaces-in-british-columbia.htmlThe Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, will join the Honourable Mitzi Dean, British Columbia’s Minister of State for Child Care, to announce that additional child care spaces will move into the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-08T16:47:34-05:00Minister O’Regan launches first of its kind pay transparency website: Equi’Visionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/minister-oregan-launches-first-of-its-kind-pay-transparency-website-equivision.htmlEvery Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success. Reducing pay gaps and improving representation means knocking down the barriers that hold back marginalized communities in the workplace. In order to do this, we need to know where the gaps are. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-02T10:09:20-05:00Government of Canada announces the Inclusive Workplaces campaign to encourage employers to hire persons with disabilitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-announces-the-inclusive-workplaces-campaign-to-encourage-employers-to-hire-persons-with-disabilities.htmlCanada’s greatest resource is its people. Businesses and organizations benefit from having a diverse and inclusive workforce where all Canadians, including persons with disabilities, get the opportunity to put their talents to use and reach their full potential. That is why the Government is making significant and targeted investments in Canada’s workforce development—supporting Canadians in preparing for, obtaining and keeping good jobs, advancing in their careers or becoming self-employed.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-31T15:33:56-05:00More than 400,000 Canadian seniors have been approved for dental care under the Canadian Dental Care Planhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/more-than-40-0000-jd1-canadian-seniors-have-been-approved-for-dental-care-under-the-canadian-dental-care-plan.htmlLast month, the Government of Canada launched the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The CDCP is a new federal dental plan that will help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for up to 9 million people who do not currently have private dental insurance.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-31T13:25:45-05:00First-ever global treaty on ending violence and harassment at work comes into force in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/first-ever-global-treaty-on-ending-violence-and-harassment-at-work-comes-into-force-in-canada.htmlToday, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190 (C190), the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019, formally enters into force in Canada. C190 is the first-ever global treaty on ending violence and harassment at work.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-30T12:13:13-05:00Minister Boissonnault announces over $7 million investment in skilled trades workers in Windsor https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/minister-boissonnault-announces-over-7-million-investment-in-skilled-trades-workers-in-windsor.htmlCanada’s workforce needs more skilled trade workers. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fueling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians in the skilled trades. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-24T12:45:34-05:00Minister Boissonnault to highlight investments in building careers in the skilled trades for women and equity-deserving groupshttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/minister-boissonnault-to-highlight-investments-in-building-careers-in-the-skilled-trades-for-women-and-equity-deserving-groups.htmlThe Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will announce funding for the skilled trades in Windsor, Ontario, to improve the participation of women apprentices and apprentices from other equity-deserving groups facing barriers in the Red Seal trades. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-23T09:59:28-05:00Minister Boissonnault announces funding to support skills training for Indigenous peoplehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/minister-boissonnault-announces-funding-to-support-skills-training-for-indigenous-people.htmlA strong economy and healthy communities are created when everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed. When First Nations, Inuit and Métis are supported, not only are they developing their own skills and competencies, they are also helping their communities, now and into the future. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-18T09:44:22-05:00Government of Canada invests in skills training for Indigenous peoplehttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-invests-in-skills-training-for-indigenous-people.htmlThe Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Kahnawake to announce funding to the First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec for their project, Global Strategy for Indigenous Employability. Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-17T09:36:08-05:00FPT Communique: Federal, Provincial and Territorial Labour Market Ministers meet in Winnipeg to discuss ongoing priorities to support Canadianshttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/fpt-communique-federal-provincial-and-territorial-labour-market-ministers-meet-in-winnipeg-to-discuss-ongoing-priorities-to-support-canadians.htmlFederal, Provincial and Territorial Labour Market Ministers meet in Winnipeg to discuss ongoing priorities to support Canadians Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-16T19:04:15-05:00Government helping 6600 internationally educated healthcare professionals work in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/government-helping-6600-internationally-educated-healthcare-professionals-work-in-canada.htmlAcross Canada, Canadians are facing labour shortages and the demand for qualified workers continues to grow. Long wait times and difficulty finding a family physician are far too common for people across the country. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to speed up accreditation for internationally educated health professionals (IEHP).Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-15T12:24:08-05:00Foreign Credentials Recognition Programhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/foreign-credentials-recognition-program.htmlAs Canada’s health care sector continues to face labour shortages, the demand for qualified workers to fill vacancies continues to grow. The Government of Canada recognizes these challenges and continues to take steps to address them by investing in projects that will help provide internationally educated professionals with the support and experience they need to pursue opportunities in Canada’s health care sector. To help with this, a call for proposals was announced in December 2022 resulting in an investment of up to $86 million in 15 projects for the Foreign Credentials Recognition (FCR) Program. The successful projects were eligible to receive a minimum of $500,000, up to a maximum of $10M in investments.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-15T12:22:07-05:00Minister Boissonnault to meet with provincial and territorial labour market ministers in Winnipeghttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/minister-boissonnault-to-meet-with-provincial-and-territorial-labour-market-ministers-in-winnipeg.htmlThe Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and the Honourable Jamie Moses, Manitoba’s Minister of Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, will meet with provincial and territorial ministers in Winnipeg to discuss key priorities concerning Canada’s labour market and the future of employment in the country.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-15T09:19:33-05:00Government of Canada invests to reduce labour gaps in the health care sectorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-invests-to-reduce-labour-gaps-in-the-health-care-sector.htmlThe Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Winnipeg to announce funding through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program that will provide internationally educated health professionals with the support and experience they need to pursue opportunities in Canada’s healthcare sector.Employment and Social Development Canada2024-01-12T12:12:20-05:00Canadians can now access the new look and experience of the My Service Canada Account dashboardhttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/12/canadians-can-now-access-the-new-look-and-experience-of-the-my-service-canada-account-dashboard.htmlOver 5.6 million people have a My Service Canada Account (MSCA), which they can use to get services and information on Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Social Insurance Number (SIN) and more. Whether clients need to check the status of a claim at 2:00 a.m., find out when their next benefit payment is coming, or verify the amount of benefit payments they will be receiving, all they need to do is to sign in to MSCA.Employment and Social Development Canada2023-12-27T09:47:03-05:00