Educators

1. Statement by President Velshi on the first-ever Nuclear Energy Agency International Mentoring Workshop in Canada

   From May 7 to 10, 2023, I was honoured to co-chair Canada’s first-ever Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) International Mentoring Workshop for Indigenous young women, organized in collaboration with the NEA and Trent University and supported by national and international mentors.

2. 2023 Occupational Health and Safety Scholarship Winners Announced

   2023 Occupational Health and Safety Scholarship Winners Announced

3. Scholarship Opportunity for Women Studying Occupational Health and Safety

   The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is accepting applications for the 2023 Chad Bradley Scholarship Award.

4. Government of Canada invests $798,500 to support the mental health of educators

   Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced $798,500 in funding for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) to promote mental health and prevent mental illness for essential workers in K-12 schools, including educators and administrators, most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

5. Turret Arts Space Society taking big steps toward redeveloping historic building as community space 

   Government of Canada helps bring beloved art facility back to Downtown Halifax

6. New cost control framework to support the growth of 22,500 additional quality child care spaces in Alberta

   Child care is not just a social policy—it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every child in Canada the best start in life. That’s why, in Budget 2021, the Government of Canada made a transformative investment of nearly $30 billion to create a Canada-wide early learning and child care system with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners.

7. Setting the stage for big changes at the Bella Rose Arts Centre

   Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive

8. Sackville Community Arena scores upgrades to improve safety, accessibility

   Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive

9. Government of Canada to announce support for a community arts centre in Halifax  

   Government of Canada to announce support for a community arts centre in Halifax

10. Canada’s nuclear regulator to co-host public webinar showcasing efforts in Canada and United Arab Emirates on gender equity in STEM

    Canada’s nuclear regulator to co-host public webinar showcasing efforts in Canada and United Arab Emirates on gender equity in STEM

11. Government of Canada invests $2.8 million to increase mental health literacy among Coaches and Sports Leaders

    Government of Canada invests $2.8 million to increase mental health literacy among Coaches and Sports Leaders

12. Government of Canada to announce support  for mental health literacy among Coaches and Sports Leaders

    Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, David McGuinty, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an announcement in support of mental health literacy among Coaches and Sports Leaders in Canada.

13. Government of Canada to launch online questionnaire 

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Ottawa to announce the launch of an online questionnaire to seek feedback on a pan-Canadian school food policy.

14. Mi’kmaw non-profit connects Indigenous youth with jobs of the future

    Government of Canada helps Cape Breton organization maintain training in trades and STEM

15. Government of Canada to announce support for training programs in trades and STEM for Indigenous youth

    Government of Canada to announce support for training programs in trades and STEM for Indigenous youth

16. Minister Sajjan to highlight the Government of Canada’s plan to build a productive and innovative net-zero economy and announce funding for Simon Fraser University

    Minister Sajjan to highlight the Government of Canada’s plan to build a productive and innovative net-zero economy and announce funding for Simon Fraser University.

17. North Preston to develop an Afrocentric community hub to promote learning, connection and creativity

    North Preston to develop an Afrocentric community hub to promote learning, connection and creativity

18. Families in Canada to benefit from innovative early learning and child care practices

    The early learning and child care sector is evolving in increasingly complex and challenging environments. Identifying innovative practices and solutions that better meet the needs of children and families is necessary to improving early learning and child care practices for the benefit of families in Canada.

19. Backgrounder: Government of Canada announces funding for advancements in mRNA vaccine technology at the University of British Columbia

    British Columbians continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether at home, at work, or in their community. Throughout the pandemic, science has provided the greatest defense, particularly through mRNA vaccines. These vaccines trigger the body’s immune response to help protect against infection and severe illness.

20. Government of Canada announces funding for advancements in mRNA vaccine technology at the University of British Columbia

    British Columbians continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether at home, at work, or in their community. Throughout the pandemic, science has provided the greatest defense, particularly through mRNA vaccines. These vaccines trigger the body’s immune response to help protect against infection and severe illness.

21. Government of Canada to make announcement on advancements in mRNA vaccine technology at the University of British Columbia

    The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will announce funding for projects at the University of British Columbia to advance mRNA vaccine research and build a home-grown pipeline for responding to new and emerging COVID-19 variants.

22. Lower child care fees for British Columbia families

    Too many families across Canada lack access to affordable, inclusive and high quality child care. That is why the Government of Canada has laid out a plan to provide parents in Canada with, on average, $10 a day child care for children under six years old.

23. Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica Foundation will benefit from accessibility upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica Foundation will benefit from accessibility upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces safely

24. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Saskatchewan 

    Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and a career. That’s why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system.

25. Minister Gould celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Saskatchewan

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Regina to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Saskatchewan.

26. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Manitoba 

    In Budget 2021, the Government of Canada announced its ambitious plan for an average $10-a-day early learning and child care system across the country. Now that the Government of Canada has signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system, great progress is being made in this regard across the country.

27. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-Quebec Asymmetrical Agreement on the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Component

    The Government of Canada recognizes Quebec’s leadership in early learning and child care.

28. Dartmouth multicultural festival getting a boost through Rediscover Main Streets initiative

    Government of Canada supports efforts to revitalize main streets, downtowns and neighbourhoods

29. Backgrounder on World Youth Skills Day investments in skills and innovation projects

    Young people and students have a pivotal role to play in Canada’s economic recovery and future growth. In the run-up to World Youth Skills Day on July 15, the Government of Canada is highlighting the importance of equipping young people with the skills they need and remains committed to helping them gain relevant experience for an evolving job market.

30. Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, along with Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning and Minister for the Status of Women, Natalie Jameson, will deliver remarks as co-chairs following the Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care, in Burnaby, British Columbia.

31. Government of Canada to invest in Early Learning and Child Care Innovation Program in British Columbia

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will announce funding for innovative early learning and child care for families in Canada.

32. Barton and surrounding communities will benefit from new accessible and inclusive playground and park to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

33. Message from the Minister of Health on ALS Awareness Month

    June is ALS Awareness Month and I want to extend my support to the approximately 3,000 Canadians living with ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The Government of Canada is committed to working with the ALS community to bring hope and a better quality of life to patients and their families.

34. Helping Indigenous families in Winnipeg benefit from innovative early learning and child care practices 

    The early learning and child care sector is evolving in increasingly complex and challenging environments. Identifying innovative practices and solutions that better meet the needs of children and families will improve early learning and child care for the benefit of families in Canada.

35. New supports for families and early childhood educators in Manitoba help strengthen the Canada-wide early learning and child care system

    Supporting the valuable work of the early childhood workforce is key to the success of a high-quality child care system, especially as the number of spaces expands across the country. That is why the governments of Canada and Manitoba are working together to increase the number of licensed child care spaces available in the province and investing in early childhood educators who do important work every day to nurture our children.

36. Minister Gould to participate in a joint announcement on initiatives to improve  early learning and child care in Manitoba

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning, Wayne Ewasko, to announce an increase in licensed child care spaces and the implementation of a wage grid for the child care workforce.

37. Government of Canada to make an announcement on innovative Early Learning and Child Care practices in Manitoba

    Government of Canada to make an announcement on innovative Early Learning and Child Care practices in Manitoba

38. Government of Canada to announce support for community infrastructure in Dartmouth   

    Government of Canada to announce support for community infrastructure in Dartmouth

39. Government of Canada invests in supporting those most at risk of posttraumatic stress disorder 

    Budget 2021 committed an investment of $50 million over two years to support projects that address posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma in frontline and other essential workers, and others affected by the pandemic.

40. Ministers Qualtrough and Gould to announce new investments in accessible Early Learning and Child Care  

    The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will announce funding to make early learning and child care centres across Canada more accessible.

41. CNSC and CLFN to co-chair international mentoring workshop for Indigenous girls

    Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced that it will host Canada’s first Nuclear Energy Agency International Mentorship Workshop in May 2023. The event will be co-chaired by CNSC President Rumina Velshi and Curve Lake First Nation Chief Emily Whetung.

42. Government of Canada to announce new CanCode investment

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce a federal investment as part of the third phase of the CanCode program.

43. More Nova Scotia families will have access to licensed early learning and child care

    Child care is not just a social policy—it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every Canadian child the best start in life. While reducing child care fees is important, it is just one part of the equation. That is why the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to increase the number of licensed child care spaces available in the province.

44. Government of Canada to make an announcement on Early Learning and Child Care in Nova Scotia

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join the Honourable Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, to announce how Nova Scotia families will have increased access to licensed early learning and child care.

45. Government of Canada to provide opportunities for youth in New Brunswick

    The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Jenna Sudds, will be in Moncton to highlight Youth Employment and Skills Strategy projects in New Brunswick.

46. Government of Canada supports research focused on race, gender and diversity 

    Community-based research is critical to better understanding the causes and persistence of systemic racism and to addressing disparities related to race, gender and other forms of diversity. That’s why the Government of Canada supports research focused on the lived experiences of people from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

47. Milestone reached in newly funded child care spaces for British Columbia families

    Child care is not just a social policy—it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow our economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every Canadian child the best start in life. While cutting child care fees is important, it is just one part of the equation. That is why the governments of Canada and British Columbia have been working together to increase the number of licensed child care spaces available in the province.

48. Minister Gould participates in Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s Early Learning and Child Care Conference

    Early learning and child care programs designed by and with Indigenous families and communities give Indigenous children, including Métis children, the best start in life and form an essential part of reconciliation.

49. Minister Gould will participate in Métis Nation-Saskatchewan’s Early Learning and Child Care Conference

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will participate in Guiding Our Children—Elders Sharing Their Voice, an Early Learning and Child Care Conference organized by the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan where she will highlight Canada’s investments in Indigenous early learning and child care projects benefitting Métis Nation families in Saskatoon.

50. Miners Museum excavating growth opportunities by implementing Phase II of Interpretive Renewal Plan 

    Atlantic Canadian tourism organizations and operators are working hard to recover from pandemic challenges and find new approaches to deliver world-class tourism experiences that tell the stories of the region, and what makes it such a special visitor destination. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting the Cape Breton Miners Museum in the expansion of an enhanced visitor experience that preserves and commemorates Cape Breton’s coal mining legacy.