Alberta – The federal government and the province of Alberta announced that an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, has been signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI). Funding will support the implementation of Community Encampment Response Plans (CERP) and immediately provide additional support to people living without homes. Each plan is tailored …
Alberta – The Edmonton region is a thriving source of economic diversification in Alberta and home to some of Canada’s most innovative, high-growth companies responsible for strengthening our national economy. The Government of Canada is supporting leading-edge small- and medium-sized businesses in Edmonton to continue growing and creating quality jobs that Canadians can count on. Terry Duguid, Minister for PrairiesCan, …
Edmonton – To support Canada’s National Housing Plan and encourage more people to join the skilled trades, the Government of Canada is investing in local opportunities to train and recruit the next generation of workers needed to build a strong and certified workforce. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Steven MacKinnon announced funding of nearly $5 million to the …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Trudeau has reshuffled his cabinet. Liberal MPs who will be joining cabinet are: Quebec MP Rachel Bendayan, becoming Canada’s official languages minister and associate minister of public safety. Quebec MP Élisabeth Brière, becoming the minister of national revenue, taking over for Marie-Claude Bibeau who isn’t running again. Manitoba MP Terry Duguid, who becomes minister of sport and …
Jasper – Residents and businesses in Jasper and Jasper National Park are working hard to recover from the devastating effects that summer wildfires had on the community and the local economy. The Government of Canada is taking action to help Jasper rebuild its economy and re-emerge stronger and more resilient. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, …
Jasper – Hundreds of Jasper homeowners are navigating the choices for rebuilding their homes after the Jasper Wildfire ignited structures in the town of Jasper in July 2024. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting residents as they rebuild, working side-by-side with the Municipality of Jasper. Ministerial Lead for Jasper Recovery, Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and …
Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced actions to protect and create good-paying jobs for Canadian workers. She said: Thanks everyone for being here. I want to start by recognizing the work that all the people at Parliamentary Protective Services do to make it possible for all of us to do our jobs. On this anniversary of the death …
Quebec – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the use of official languages in Canada and to ensuring that Canadians have access to information in the language of their choice. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced a new partnership agreement between the Translation Bureau and Laval University to create a graduate microprogram …
Ottawa – Workers are at the heart of Canada’s economy. For our economy and for every generation to reach their full potential, Canadian workers need good-paying jobs. We’re doing this by making investments that increase productivity, boost innovation, and accelerate the flow of capital into Canada. And we’re doing everything we can to protect Canadian workers from unfair competition. Chrystia Freeland, …
Gatineau – Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used when a qualified Canadian is not able to fill a job vacancy. In recent months, the Government of Canada has taken steps to strengthen the integrity of the TFW Program, and on August 26, 2024, committed to completing further reviews over the following …
