Gatineau – Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes and unlock its full economic potential. To help recruit, retain and train more apprentices in skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women and other equity-deserving groups to these rewarding and in-demand jobs. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, …
CHEZZETCOOK – L’Acadie de Chezzetcook Association has served the Acadian and Francophone community in Nova Scotia’s Chezzetcook region since 1996. It offers a range of services, programs and cultural activities for the region’s Francophones and Francophiles throughout the year. Recently, the Francophone community in Chezzetcook has grown, leading to increased demand for French-language services and activities in the community. Randy …
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. When an employer hires a temporary foreign worker, they are required to provide a healthy and safe workplace, and to treat employees with dignity and respect. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, …
Edmonton – Canada is moving toward a more reliable and efficient energy future by increasing generation capacity to provide more affordable, reliable and clean energy to homes and businesses when and where they need it. Investing in clean energy projects and supporting communities to become affordable, sustainable places to live are critical to delivering good jobs and unlocking economic opportunities. …
Fortaleza – On July 25 and 26, 2024, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, attended the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in Fortaleza, Brazil to discuss common challenges on ensuring high-quality employment in a changing global economy. Minister Boissonnault reaffirmed Canada’s longstanding commitment to a worker-centric approach in a changing world, focused on making sure …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is supporting 74 projects across the province to help organizations and businesses provide products and services in French and promote the recruitment and training of bilingual Francophone staff. The funding is being delivered through the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP). “Thanks to our federal partners, we are increasing the funding by 50 per cent for …
Edmonton — Communities across the country are developing strategies to minimise greenhouse gas emissions, including lowering carbon emissions caused by public transportation. Minister Randy Boissonnault, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, City of Edmonton, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined investment of more than $1.29 million for zero emission public …
CALGARY – This summer, Canadians will come together to cheer on Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. Canada’s athletes will inspire us to believe in the power and possibility of sport. They are invested in making Canada proud, and the Government of Canada is invested in setting athletes up to do their best. Today, during …
Gatineau – All Canadians deserve to have access to health care, no matter where they live. Improving access to health care in rural and remote communities is crucial to ensure Canadians across the country get the quality care they need. The Government of Canada has pre-published proposed changes to the Canada Student Financial Assistance Regulations and Canada Student Loans Regulations in the Canada Gazette, …
Edmonton – Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and territories on Aging with Dignity. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, …
