Ahmed Hussen

Government of Canada launches call for applications for the National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

In support of this commitment, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, announced today a call for applications for the National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care.

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  • In support of this commitment, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, announced today a call for applications for the National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care.
  • The Council will also serve as a forum for consultation on issues and challenges facing the early learning and child care sector as the federal government moves forward with building a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that works for everyone.
  • The Government of Canada is looking for individuals with knowledge and experience from across the early learning and child care sector to be part of the Council.
  • Budget 2021 committed to tabling federal early learning and child care legislation in fall 2021 to enshrine the principles of a Canada-wide child care system in law.

Government of Canada highlights support for approximately 1,300 projects under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, highlighted federal investments of up to $96 million through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative.

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  • Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, highlighted federal investments of up to $96 million through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative.
  • "The Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative is an important part of or government's work to address systemic racism against Black Canadians.
  • As part of the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative, the Government is also supporting the establishment of a national institute to advance initiatives that address issues affecting Black Canadians, and the establishment of an External Reference Group to provide strategic advice and subject matter expertise to the Supporting Black Communities Initiative.
  • There are currently three intermediary organizations under the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative: Tropicana Community Services, Black Business Initiative and Groupe 3737.

Over 1.3 million Canadians lifted out of poverty since 2015 according to the 2019 Canadian Income Survey

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, welcomed the 2019 Canadian Income Survey and its finding that over 1.3million Canadians have been lifted out of poverty since 2015, including 435,000children and 45,000seniors.

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  • Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, welcomed the 2019 Canadian Income Survey and its finding that over 1.3million Canadians have been lifted out of poverty since 2015, including 435,000children and 45,000seniors.
  • Survey data show the poverty rate in Canada in 2019 decreased by 30% since 2015, which means the Government of Canada is making significant progress towards meeting its Poverty Reduction Strategy goal of reducing poverty by 50% by 2030.
  • The 2020 Canadian Income Survey will outline the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on poverty.
  • The 2019 Canadian Income Survey has started to disaggregate data for individuals in certain groups that are often more vulnerable to being in poverty.

Government of Canada launches Everyone Counts 2021

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, is announcing the launch of Everyone Counts 2021, a nationally coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) Count of homelessness conducted in partnership with communities across Canada between March 1 and April 30, 2021.

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  • Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, is announcing the launch of Everyone Counts 2021, a nationally coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) Count of homelessness conducted in partnership with communities across Canada between March 1 and April 30, 2021.
  • This year, PiT Counts will capture important data on the COVID-19 pandemic's impacts on homelessness in Canada.
  • The approach for this year's PiT Counts has been modified to ensure communities are able to respect public health guidelines and complete their counts safely.
  • This data will then help inform future Government of Canada policies and programs related to preventing and reducing homelessness.

Romy Bowers named new President and CEO of CMHC

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for CMHC, announced that, following an open, transparent and merit-based process, Romy Bowers has been appointed President & CEO of CMHC for a 5-year term effective April 6, 2021.

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  • Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for CMHC, announced that, following an open, transparent and merit-based process, Romy Bowers has been appointed President & CEO of CMHC for a 5-year term effective April 6, 2021.
  • Romy Bowers joined CMHC in 2015 after a diverse career in the Canadian banking industry, including 12 years with the Bank of Montreal, where she gained extensive experience in treasury operations and risk management.
  • "During her tenure as Senior VP at CMHC and throughout her career, Romy Bowers has utilized her experience, knowledge and expertise to help CMHC support Canadians and ensure their housing needs are met.
  • Romy is an outstanding choice to succeed me as CEO and I wish her great success."

Janice Abbott re-appointed to CMHC Board of Directors for another three years

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Friday, December 18, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 18, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), today announced the re-appointment of Janice Abbott to the CMHC Board of Directors for a term of three years.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 18, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), today announced the re-appointment of Janice Abbott to the CMHC Board of Directors for a term of three years.
  • Ms. Abbott also sits on the Board's Corporate Governance and Executive Committees.
  • "I am pleased to announce the re-appointment of Janice Abbott to the Board of CMHC.
  • "I'm very grateful to have Janice continue to be part of our Board of Directors.

SEIU Local 2: Toronto’s Unions Demand MPs Ensure Tropicana Fulfills Its Duty to the Black Community, Reach Fair Deal With Striking Staff Before Christmas

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Friday, December 18, 2020

Meanwhile, management flaunt their selection as stewards of the prestigious federal Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiatives grant stream.

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  • Meanwhile, management flaunt their selection as stewards of the prestigious federal Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiatives grant stream.
  • TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torontos unions are united in calling on GTA MPs to step in to ensure Tropicana fulfills its duty to the Black community and reach a fair deal with their workers before Christmas.
  • On Saturday, Tropicana Workers will hold a rally outside Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Hussen Ahmeds office to demand the federal government step in.
  • Tropicana continues misusing public funds on strike-breakers and anti-union consultants instead of providing fair wages for frontline staff.

Government of Canada invests in Canadian families

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Monday, December 7, 2020

Better days are coming, but the federal government will help to ensure families have the support they need until Canada emerges from this crisis.

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  • Better days are coming, but the federal government will help to ensure families have the support they need until Canada emerges from this crisis.
  • Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, announced additional supports for children and families through the Canada Child Benefit and investments in child care.
  • The Government of Canada is now proposing new temporary support of up to $1,200 per child under the age of six to further assist families with young children.
  • As Canada fights the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is proposingimmediate relief to low and middle-income families with young children by providing up to $1,200 through the Canada Child Benefit for children under the age of six.

The Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick announce additional support for quality early learning and child care across the province

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, and New Brunswick's Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Dominic Cardy, announced additional support for early learning and child care through the one-year Canada-New Brunswick Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

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  • Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, and New Brunswick's Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Dominic Cardy, announced additional support for early learning and child care through the one-year Canada-New Brunswick Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
  • The agreement allocates nearly $10 million in 202021 for early learning and child care investments in New Brunswick.
  • This agreement builds on the shared commitments made in the Multilateral Early Learning and Child Care Framework and outlines New Brunswick's unique child care needs and priorities, including those resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • This funding will continue to support the early learning and child care sector and will build on this success.

Media Advisory - Minister Hussen and Minister Frost, to make a virtual announcement on early learning and child care in Yukon

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen will announce additional support for early learning, childcare and schools in Yukon.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen will announce additional support for early learning, childcare and schools in Yukon.
  • He will be accompanied by the Minister of Health and Social Services for Yukon, Pauline Frost.
  • A media availability will follow the announcement.
  • Please note that all details are subject to change.