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09:48 ET Helping families get ahead with a more generous Canada Child Benefit

PETERBOROUGH, ON, July 18, 2025 /CNW/ - As families raising children across the country receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) today, the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and...

Jul 16, 2025, 06:30 ET /R E P E A T --MEDIA ADVISORY - Minister Hajdu to make an announcement in Sault Ste. Marie/

GATINEAU, QC, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ - The Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, will be in ...

Jul 15, 2025, 21:53 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - Minister Hajdu to make an announcement in Sault Ste. Marie

GATINEAU, QC, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ - The Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, will be in ...

Jul 15, 2025, 15:11 ET Statement from Secretary of State Anna Gainey on World Youth Skills Day 2025

GATINEAU, QC, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Secretary of State (Children and Youth), Anna Gainey, today issued the following statement to highlight World Youth Skills Day 2025: ''Today, we mark United...

Jul 10, 2025, 16:39 ET Federal government extends Employment Insurance temporary measure to help workers impacted by U.S. tariffs

GATINEAU, QC, July 10, 2025 /CNW/ - Tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States and other trading partners continue to hurt Canadian workers and employers. In response, the federal...

Jun 20, 2025, 10:54 ET Protecting Canadian Labour: Replacement Workers Legislation now in Force

GATINEAU, QC, June 20, 2025 /CNW/ - As of today, Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012, came into force. This legislation...

Jun 13, 2025, 11:34 ET Canadians can apply for the Canada Disability Benefit on June

First payments to be issued in July GATINEAU, QC, June 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern...

Jun 12, 2025, 12:32 ET Statement - Government of Canada and labour partners meet to discuss important labour mobility provisions in One Canadian Economy legislation

GATINEAU, QC , June 12, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Jobs and Families, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, the Minister...

Jun 12, 2025, 11:29 ET Minister Hajdu shared Canada's commitment to ensure the full inclusion of persons with disabilities at the United Nations

NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada is a dynamic country that celebrates our diversity, cares for the most vulnerable among us, and strives for a better future for all. This week, the Honourable...

Jun 06, 2025, 14:21 ET Government of Canada creating thousands more job opportunities for youth this summer

THUNDER BAY, ON, June 6, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is creating up to 6,000 more Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) opportunities to help build a strong Canadian economy and secure good jobs for...

May 30, 2025, 14:23 ET Minister Hajdu invites organizations to apply for funding to improve accessibility and inclusion through youth leadership

GATINEAU, QC, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to creating more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs, and services....

May 28, 2025, 11:16 ET Labour Market Ministers taking action to improve labour mobility in Canada

GATINEAU, QC, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Federal, provincial and territorial Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met virtually on Monday to discuss progress on their joint commitment to breaking down...

May 25, 2025, 10:00 ET Statement by Minister Hajdu on National AccessAbility Week

GATINEAU, QC, May 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Minister of Jobs and Families, Patty Hajdu, today issued the following statement to launch National AccessAbility Week 2025: "I am delighted today to mark the...

Mar 22, 2025, 19:43 ET The Government of Canada introduces new employment insurance measures to support Canadian workers impacted by foreign tariffs

GATINEAU, QC, March 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States and other trading partners are unwarranted and unreasonable. They hurt Canadian workers and employers and...

Mar 21, 2025, 15:32 ET Helping 40,000 more Canadian students find economy-driving work placements sooner

GATINEAU, QC, March 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada needs more workers in every sector to help drive growth and support the resilience the times necessitate. On-the-job training is the simplest and quickest...

Mar 21, 2025, 09:43 ET Government of Canada announces support for up to 20 pan-Canadian projects to increase social inclusion of seniors across the country

GATINEAU, QC, March 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadians deserve to age with dignity. For many seniors, staying connected and active in their community is a big part of that dignity. Through the New Horizons...

Mar 20, 2025, 10:33 ET Added essential talent and depth to Canada's growing healthcare and construction sectors

TORONTO, March 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada is home to the best talent in the world, a growing population, an ambitious building plan and a renewed call to add more resilience into our economy and key...

Mar 20, 2025, 06:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Government of Canada to help skilled newcomers fill labour gaps in key sectors/

GATINEAU, QC , March 19, 2025 /CNW/ - The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and...

Mar 19, 2025, 16:41 ET New Sectoral Table will advise how government can better support the care economy

GATINEAU, QC, March 19, 2025 /CNW/ - The care economy, which encompasses both unpaid and paid care, provides crucial care and support to all generations, including parents, grandparents, children,...

Mar 19, 2025, 14:50 ET Helping Canadian workers impacted by layoffs reskill and find work

GATINEAU, QC, March 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada is home to a proud, adaptable and robust social safety net. The Government of Canada has worked with local and sectoral partners to implement measures that ...

Mar 19, 2025, 11:33 ET Media Advisory - Government of Canada to help skilled newcomers fill labour gaps in key sectors

GATINEAU, QC , March 19, 2025 /CNW/ - The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and...

Mar 18, 2025, 17:03 ET New call for proposals to invest in skilled trades apprenticeships

GATINEAU, QC, March 18, 2025 /CNW/ - Skilled trades jobs are essential to ensure our homes, businesses and public spaces are safe, functional and well maintained. The Government of Canada is...

Mar 18, 2025, 11:27 ET Helping close to 30,000 Canadian workers pursue the jobs and opportunities of tomorrow

GATINEAU, QC, March 18, 2025 /CNW/ - The race to decarbonization is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create good-paying jobs, grow our economy and lower harmful emissions. By investing in union...

Mar 18, 2025, 07:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Government of Canada to invest in green training/

GATINEAU, QC, March 17, 2025 /CNW/ - The Minister of Jobs and Families, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Ottawa to announce funding to help equip tradespeople across Canada with high-demand green skills. ...

Mar 17, 2025, 11:35 ET Media Advisory - Government of Canada to invest in green training for tradespeople

GATINEAU, QC, March 17, 2025 /CNW/ - The Minister of Jobs and Families, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Ottawa to announce funding to help equip tradespeople across Canada with high-demand green skills. ...

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