NewsCanada News Centre2024-03-21T15:28:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgGovernment 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 Canada2024-03-21T15:28:01-04:00Government 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 Canada2024-03-08T13:52:15-05:00Minister 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 Canada2024-03-05T17:04:07-05:00