Gatineau – Tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States and other trading partners are unwarranted and unreasonable. They hurt Canadian workers and employers and pose a significant challenge to the Canadian economy. While the Government’s primary focus is on having these tariffs removed, it is equally important to help Canadian workers during a difficult and uncertain time. This …
Gatineau – Canada needs more workers in every sector to help drive growth and support the resilience the times necessitate. On-the-job training is the simplest and quickest way to do that. By helping more post-secondary students develop career skills, we’re giving them a running start to future employment. That is why Minister of Jobs and Families, Steven MacKinnon, today announced …
Montreal – School food programs prevent food insecurity, provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year and foster academic success. Federal government has announced an agreement between the Governments of Canada and Quebec under the National School Food Program, while respecting Quebec’s exclusive jurisdiction in education. Through this agreement, the Government of Canada will provide approximately $65.2 million over the …
Nova Scotia – School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They also save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills. Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Darren Fisher, Minister of Veteran Affairs Canada and Brendan Maguire, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development announced an …
London – Ensuring every child has all the help they can get to pursue their education helps strengthen Canada’s economy and its competitiveness on the global stage. The Government of Canada offers parents different ways to make post-secondary education more affordable and attainable for their children. For the past 20 years, the Canada Learning Bond has helped students from low-income …
Yukon – Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, affordability, inclusion, and community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, on behalf of Canada’s Minister for Seniors, Joanne Thompson, announced an investment of $315,467 for …
Gatineau – The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program plays an important part in supporting Canada’s economy, by allowing employers to hire foreign workers temporarily when they cannot find qualified Canadians to fill jobs. Although most follow the rules, there are employers in Canada who misuse or abuse the TFW Program. Not only does this misuse impact the health and safety …
Ottawa – It is a priority for the Government of Canada to help Canadians deal with major life events. Navigating a death and knowing what to do when someone dies can be one of the hardest things we’ll ever experience. Employment and Social Development Canada introduced a new portal to help Canadians deal with the difficult circumstances surrounding death. Instead …
Ottawa – Wildfire activity throughout the province of British Columbia has returned to an extreme level during the last week. Communities across the province have experienced a very challenging wildfire season, resulting in evacuations, loss of personal property, and damage to critical infrastructure. On August 19, Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of …
Ottawa – Extreme flooding in Nova Scotia has resulted in evacuations, damaged properties and critical infrastructure, and most tragically, loss of life. On Sunday, July 23rd, Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Province of Nova Scotia to assist with their response to this …
