GATINEAU – Sport has the power to build communities, bring people together and transform lives. Still, too many people in Canada face barriers that prevent them from experiencing the benefits of sport. To address this, Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, announced a new call for proposals under the Community Sport for All Initiative. National organizations, or those …
St Thomas – The federal and provincial governments announced a combined investment of over $2.4 million to help build 40 new supportive housing units in St Thomas. The new project, Tiny Hope will provide 40 homes for women, Indigenous people, young adults, and persons with disabilities. The homes will be located at 21 Kains Street in downtown St. Thomas, near public …
Montréal – Canadian workers are talented, driven and among the most highly educated in the world. As Canada’s economy continues to grow and change, the Government of Canada is focused on creating meaningful and rewarding jobs that provide a good quality of life. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, convened businesses, non-profits, industry, labour and communities …
Toronto – The Government of Canada is committed to building a fairer country for every generation, where all Canadians have the opportunity to participate and succeed, regardless of their identity or ability. Addressing the barriers experienced by persons with disabilities in securing and keeping good jobs is an important part of this effort, and a way to strengthen Canada’s workforce …
Ottawa – The new Employment Assistance Services (EAS) stream under the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) is one of the most important initiatives in the Government of Canada’s Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028: Protection – Promotion – Collaboration to ensure that people living in OLMCs are able to find, obtain and maintain a job. Up to 43,000 Canadians …
Saguenay – 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 …
Ottawa – Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which is the Government of Canada’s commitment to help young people—particularly those facing barriers to employment—get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to transition successfully into the labour market. CSJ is delivered annually by Employment and Social Development Canada …
Gatineau – The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement on World Sight Day: “On World Sight Day, I am proud to join with the global community in raising awareness about the importance of eye care and visual accessibility in the workplace. This year’s theme is ‘Love Your Eyes at Work,’ and it …
GATINEAU – The Government of Canada is committed to building stronger and healthier communities across the country. Sport plays an important role in building self-esteem and leadership skills, while allowing Canadians to thrive physically, emotionally and socially. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced today that …
Candidates with knowledge of poverty-related issues or with lived experience of poverty are invited to apply Ottawa – Since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken action to fight poverty, support Canadians and strengthen the economy. The results speak for themselves: Canada’s overall poverty rate decreased substantially between 2015 and 2020, falling from 14.5% …
