Ottawa – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, supported by Federal Ministers* issued the following statement in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of Menstrual Hygiene Day, as the Government of Canada continues to advance menstrual equity. “Menstrual health is an integral part of overall health, as well as a key component of comprehensive sexual and reproductive …
Newfoundland and Labrador – 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. Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, …
Ottawa – Memorials in Canada and around the world are silent but powerful reminders of the eternal debt of gratitude we owe to the selfless dedication of our service members. More than 12,000 people from Newfoundland and Labrador served in various military branches and services during the First World War. Approximately 1,700 of them died, and more than 800 have …
Hamilton – From May 6-11, 2024, workplaces across North America will celebrate Safety and Health Week to raise awareness about workplace injury and illness prevention. The national partners of Safety and Health Week – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), Threads of Life and Health and Safety Professionals Canada (HSPC) – will officially launch the week on Monday, May 6 with a free …
British Columbia – Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met today to collaborate on common issues in workplaces across Canada. The meeting was co-hosted by Seamus O’Regan Jr., federal Minister of Labour, Harry Bains, Minister of Labour for British Columbia. Last year, the International Labour Organization (ILO) presented to ministers on the recent inclusion of a safe and healthy working …
Sault Ste. Marie – Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to the dignity of choice, to affordability, and to good health. Because health isn’t just about years in one’s life, it’s about quality of life. Canada’s Minister for Seniors, Seamus O’Regan Jr., accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary Terry Sheehan, visited Kotitalo Assisted Living and Supportive Housing in Sault …
Iqaluit – Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, announced two bilateral agreements to invest a total of more than $35.6 …
Ottawa – Canadian companies are known for their sustainable approach to resource development and are leaders in innovative clean energy technologies. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, announced on behalf of Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic …
Funding will support those who have experienced, are experiencing, or are at-risk of experiencing violence. Toronto – Mistreatment of older persons can have serious health and psychosocial consequences, including premature mortality, poor physical and mental health, diminished quality of life, and increased rates of emergency services use, hospitalization, and nursing home placement. These issues touch families in all parts of Canada, …
Gatineau – Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success. Reducing pay gaps and improving representation means knocking down the barriers that hold back marginalized communities in the workplace. In order to do this, we need to know where the gaps are. Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., launched Equi’Vision, a new website that shines light on the …
