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  1. Competition Bureau publishes report on Canada’s Competition Summit 2024

    Competition Bureau publishes report on Canada’s Competition Summit 2024 November 13, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  2. Backgrounder: Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative

    Canada Retraining and Opportunities Initiative

  3. Government of Canada announces funding for NPower Canada to support skills training for young people

    Canadian youth are one of the country’s greatest strengths and sources of potential, and the Government of Canada is supporting young people at every stage of their journey toward a prosperous future.

  4. Competition Bureau participates in G7 Summit on competition concerns raised by Artificial Intelligence

    Competition Bureau participates in G7 Summit on competition concerns raised by Artificial Intelligence October 4, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  5. Minister Boissonnault provides next steps on recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program 

    The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able to fill job vacancies.

  6. Canada’s Competition Summit 2024

    Canada’s Competition Summit 2024September 16, 2024

  7. Minister Boissonnault reducing the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada

    The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able to fill job vacancies.

  8. Government of Canada announces approval of provincial request for temporary freeze of low-wage occupations in Montréal under Temporary Foreign Worker Program

    The Government of Canada continues to take action to ensure the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. The Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used when workers already in Canada are not able to fill job vacancies.

  9. Competition Bureau to host summit on competition and artificial intelligence this September

    Competition Bureau to host summit on competition and artificial intelligence this September July 30, 2024 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

  10. More than 70,000 Canada Summer Jobs opportunities for youth across Canada

    The Government of Canada is creating generational fairness by creating opportunities for young Canadians to get the skills they need for well-paying jobs. Canada

  11. Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs

    Government of Canada to make an announcement about Canada Summer Jobs

  12. Minister Duclos to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to ensure a fair future for Indigenous peoples

    Minister Duclos to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to ensure a fair future for Indigenous peoples

  13. Minister Duclos highlights budget investments granted to Futurpreneur Canada

    Through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation the Government of Canada is investing to build a Canada that works better for everyone, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, where they can buy a home, and where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle-class life.

  14. Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology

    Backgrounder: Decision by the independent Commission on the applicability of the environmental assessment for the Darlington New Nuclear Project to Ontario Power Generation’s selected reactor technology

  15. Independent Commission determines environmental assessment for Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project is applicable to the selected reactor technology

    Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision that the existing environmental assessment (EA) for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) is applicable to the reactor technology selected by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), the General Electric Hitachi BWRX300 reactor.

  16. Minister Randy Boissonnault will be speaking at the Solutions to Workforce Challenges Forum in Montréal

    Minister Randy Boissonnault will be speaking at the Solutions to workforce challenges Forum in Montréal

  17. The President of the Public Service Commission of Canada will hold a technical briefing on a data transfer issue

    The President of the Public Service Commission of Canada, Marie-Chantal Girard, will hold a technical briefing on a data transfer issue on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

  18. Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1

    Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success. Yet some Canadian workers still struggle financially while working part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs

  19. Government of Canada announces two new funding opportunities for sustainable jobs in the low-carbon economy

    Canada’s workforce is leading the transition toward a greener and more sustainable future. The Government of Canada is taking action to ensure that workers and employers in all regions of Canada have the skills and resources to thrive in the economy of today and tomorrow.

  20. Backgrounder: Government of Canada launches call for proposals under the new Sustainable Jobs Training Fund

    The Sustainable Jobs Training Fund will support a series of training projects that will help workers upgrade or gain new skills for jobs in the low-carbon economy. The Fund will allocate up to $99.1 million for projects from 2024 to 2028. Projects will range from $8 million to $15 million each, with agreements to start in 2024.  

  21. Government of Canada to launch call for proposals under the new Sustainable Jobs Training Fund

    The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will be making an important virtual announcement on the new Sustainable Jobs Training Fund. He will be sharing new updates regarding the Fund and next steps.

  22. Organization in Saguenay creating inclusive skills training for Canadians living with ADHD 

    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 skills.

  23. Government of Canada launches campaign to help Canadians upgrade their professional skills and succeed in their careers

    Today, 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 and programs available to help them gain the skills needed to succeed in today’s labour market. The campaign runs from February 5 until March 31, 2024, and targets youth (age 18 to 24) looking to start their career and adults (age 25 to 54) looking to upskill and change or improve their career.

  24. Accessibility Standards Canada selected as a National Capital Region's Top Employer for 2024

    Accessibility Standards Canada is proud to announce that the organization has been named, for the first time, one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers. This recognition is a testament to its commitment to continuously improving as an employer and creating the conditions to offer employees one of the most exceptional and accessible places to work.

  25. Backgrounder: Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments for inclusive learning and skills development in Alberta

    Over $8.8 million through PrairiesCan will help connect youth and underrepresented Canadians to new career opportunities across diverse sectors

  26. Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments for inclusive learning and skills development in Alberta

    Over $8.8 million through PrairiesCan will help connect youth and underrepresented Canadians to new career opportunities across diverse sectors

  27. Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments for Alberta workers

    Minister Boissonnault to announce federal support for inclusive and accessible hands-on learning opportunities to meet the needs of Alberta businesses.

  28. Canada Summer Jobs 2024: Application period for employers begins November 21, 2023

    When young people have the skills and experience they need to join the workforce, communities and the economy both benefit. That is why the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey towards a bright future through its comprehensive array of youth programming, that includes Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ).

  29. New Brunswickers invited to explore careers in skilled trades through interactive exhibits

    Canada needs more skilled trades workers. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

  30. Government of Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to help empower youth in Canada through volunteer opportunities

    When young people are learning, working and succeeding, our communities from coast to coast to coast benefit. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest heavily in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming to provide skills training, job placement and service opportunities.

  31. Backgrounder - Government of Canada creating more skills training opportunities for Canadians

    Over $16.5 million in funding under the Skills for Success Program will be allocated to nine organizations located in the Greater Toronto Area to deliver a mix of national and regional projects that help to address skills and labour issues across Canada.

  32. Government of Canada to announce funding for skills training initiatives 

    Government of Canada to announce funding for skills training initiatives

  33. Government of Canada launches call for proposals for projects that help youth join job market

    Canadian youth are among the brightest and hardest working in the world, and they are focused on building a better future for themselves and their communities. To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.

  34. Backgrounder: Youth Employment and Skills Strategy

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is one of 12 federal departments and agencies delivering the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) as part of a horizontal Government of Canada initiative.

  35. Quebecers invited to explore careers in skilled trades through interactive exhibits in Montréal

    Canada needs more skilled trades workers. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

  36. Minister Sudds will be in St. John’s to announce initiatives supporting early learning and child care capacity

    Minister Sudds will be in St. John’s to announce initiatives supporting early learning and child care capacity

  37. Backgrounder: Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Compliance Regime

    Ensuring the health and safety of temporary foreign workers is a key priority of the Government of Canada. These workers have the same rights to a safe workplace as Canadian citizens and permanent residents while in Canada.

  38. Canadian workers to benefit from new green economy investments in Calgary

    Canada’s green economy is growing, offering vast opportunities for workers. As Canada progresses toward a net-zero emissions economy, we must support workers by providing them with essential training and expertise so they can seize new opportunities and lead Canada to a more sustainable future.

  39. Minister O’Regan releases the What We Heard report on banning replacement workers and improving the maintenance of activities process

    The Government of Canada believes in free and fair collective bargaining. That is where the best agreements – ones that meet the needs of unions, employers and Canadians – are made.

  40. More Canadian workers to benefit from the green economy

    Canada’s green economy is reducing our carbon footprint through renewable energy systems, eco-friendly buildings and improved urban planning. To support its continued growth, workers across Canada require the necessary skills and training to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

  41. Minister O’Regan to tour training centre in Scarborough

    Minister O’Regan to tour training centre in Scarborough

  42. Government of Canada invests in projects to increase access to employment opportunities and support persons with disabilities in the workplace

    Government of Canada invests in projects to increase access to employment opportunities and support persons with disabilities in the workplace

  43. Backgrounder: Additional projects with signed funding agreements under the 2022 Opportunities Fund

    Additional projects with signed funding agreements under the 2022 Opportunities Fund.

  44. Government of Canada to announce additional investments to increase access to employment opportunities and support persons with disabilities in the workplace

    The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will be in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to announce additional funding under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. These investments reinforce the Government’s commitment towards a more accessible and inclusive Canada.

  45. Government of Canada to announce new initiative to tackle labour shortages in Southwestern Ontario

    Government of Canada to announce new initiative to tackle labour shortages in Southwestern Ontario

  46. Government of Canada invests in youth to build a stronger Canada

    When young people learn, work and succeed, Canada thrives. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in youth, so that they get the education, the experience, and the job opportunities to build a stronger Canada for generations to come.

  47. Minister Marci Ien announces volunteer service opportunities for youth through Canada Service Corps

    Getting involved and giving back to communities through youth volunteer opportunities is a fantastic way to build leadership skills, grow personal and professional networks, and impact local communities in a positive way. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in volunteer service opportunities for youth through the Canada Service Corps (CSC).

  48. Backgrounder: Canada Service Corps for youth

    Backgrounder: Canada Service Corps for youth

  49. Government of Canada invests in projects to increase workplace inclusion and connect persons with disabilities with good jobs 

    Improving the inclusion and financial security of persons with disabilities is a key priority for the Government of Canada. This is why the Government continues to work with partners and the disability community to address barriers to employment, and invest in programs and services that help increase the accessibility of workplaces and improve employment prospects of persons with disabilities.

  50. Backgrounder: Projects with signed funding agreements under the 2022 Opportunities Fund

    Alberta 5th on 5th Youth Services