Labour Archive
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A cooperative and innovative hackathon event to address homelessness issues in Ottawa
Posted on 18.11.2016 | No CommentsThe Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, joined developers, designers, communications specialists, subject matter experts, and general enthusiasts, today to launch the first Government of Canada hackathon ... -
‘How we’re here I’m not sure’: Stephen McNeil on impasse with teachers
Posted on 02.11.2016 | No CommentsAt his party's annual fundraising dinner Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil told supporters he's "not sure" how the government ended up at its current impasse with teachers. -
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will host the National Youth Forum on accessibility
Posted on 31.10.2016 | No CommentsThe Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will host the National Youth Forum on accessibility. This event, an important part of the Government's national consultation process, will inform the development of the p... -
Address by Minister Duclos – Opening Plenary – Habitat III Global Summit
Posted on 24.10.2016 | No CommentsMadame President of the Conference, heads of delegations and delegates, distinguished guests On behalf of Canada, thank you for the opportunity to participate at the Habitat III Summit. -
Canadians have their say on an Accessible Canada in Whitehorse, Iqaluit and Yellowknife
Posted on 27.09.2016 | No CommentsThis past week, the Government of Canada held public sessions in Whitehorse, Iqaluit and Yellowknife as part of the consultation process to inform planned accessibility legislation. The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Di... -
Seniors in Weymouth will benefit from much-needed renovations in support of projects and events in their community
Posted on 24.09.2016 | No CommentsSeniors in Weymouth have received financial support to conduct facility renovations in support of their projects and events, today announced Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Fam... -
Statement by the Honorable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour
Posted on 30.08.2016 | No CommentsI am pleased that Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have successfully reached new tentative agreements. This means that Canadian families and businesses can continue to rely on the postal service to be there for them when they... -
Statement by the Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour
Posted on 10.07.2016 | No CommentsI am pleased that there has been movement at the bargaining table and that progress is being made. I encourage both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to continue their discussions beyond the lockout notice deadline. I remain hopeful ... -
The Forum of Labour Market Ministers to hold consultations on labour market transfer agreements
Posted on 28.06.2016 | No CommentsFederal, provincial and territorial Ministers reinforced their commitment to collaborate on key opportunities and challenges facing the Canadian workforce and agreed to work together to conduct broad-based consultations on the annual $3 billion investm... -
Government of Canada recognizes contributions of older workers in the workforce
Posted on 02.05.2016 | No CommentsThe Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, spoke today about the importance of encouraging and supporting the ongoing participation of older workers in society at the Age Friendly Business Initiative Forum, ... -
MP Casey To Make Announcement In Truro
Posted on 26.04.2016 | No CommentsMembers of the media are invited to attend an event where Bill Casey, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester, on behalf of on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsi... -
Canada Summer Jobs 2016: More employers applying to hire students this summer
Posted on 19.04.2016 | No CommentsThe Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced today that a record number of applications have been received under Canada's newly expanded Canada Summer Jobs program.
