$15-a-day regulated child care for families in Alberta

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 Edmonton – Too many families across Canada lack access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories, including Alberta, to provide families in Canada with $10-a-day, on average, regulated child care for children up to kindergarden age by March 2026. This is a plan to make life more …

Inclusive skills training for Canadians living with ADHD

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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 …

Funding increased for official language community organizations

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DIEPPE – Our two official languages are at the heart of our Canadian identity. That’s why it’s important to continue supporting our community organizations that make a difference at the grassroots every day. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced a $62.5-million core funding increase over five years for official language community organizations. This additional financial …

Making post-secondary education affordable for Indigenous youth

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Ottawa – When young people have access to the supports needed to complete their studies and achieve their career goals, then communities, the economy and all of Canada thrive. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make meaningful investments in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, …

Helping Edmonton church improve safety against hate crimes

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Edmonton – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced a federal investment of $83,766 to the Rhema Chapel of the Redeemed Christian Church of God through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP). The organization will use this funding to install security equipment such as a CCTV system, lights with sensors/ alarms, doors and a fence/motorized gate. These new …

Renovations funded at Collège Boréal’s Nipissing Campus

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STURGEON FALLS – The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that all Canadians can access an education in the official language of their choice. Investing in post-secondary institutions is essential in equipping young people for their future and encourage the vitality of official language minority communities. Marc Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and …

Helping int’lly educated health care professionals work in Yukon

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Whitehorse – Across Canada, Canadians are facing labour shortages and the demand for qualified workers continues to grow. Long wait times and difficulty finding a family physician are far too common for people across the country. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to speed up accreditation for internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs). Rechie Veldez, Minister of Small Business, …

Campaign to help Canadians upgrade their professional skills

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Gatineau – As Canada’s labour market evolves, it is vital for Canadians to continue learning and upgrading their skills to take advantage of new work opportunities, find well-paying jobs and build rewarding careers. The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, announced the launch of the Upgrade Your Skills advertising campaign to inform Canadians about financial supports …

Increasing loan forgiveness for doctors, nurses working in remote communities

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Ottawa – From downtown Toronto, Vancouver and Montréal to Canmore, Alberta, and Truro, Nova Scotia, Canadians deserve access to timely, high-quality health care—where and when they need it. The cost of education and training for nurses and doctors is high and can discourage many talented Canadians from pursuing their career of choice. The Government of Canada is taking the next …

Improved public transit infrastructure coming to N. Alberta

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Strathcona County — Commuters will benefit from improved transit infrastructure throughout Strathcona County and Grande Prairie after a combined investment of more than $21 million from the federal and municipal governments for seven projects in northern Alberta. Announced by Minister Randy Boissonnault and Mayor Rod Frank, these projects will improve access to transit services, providing residents with easier and safer ways to …