Employment and Social Development Canada

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart:
    "Today, it is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart, a sitting Senator and a former Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to Cabinet.
  • "Even in the face of unprecedented global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Shugart was a pillar of stability.
  • Senator Shugart was a role model for public servants, and indeed an inspiration for all Canadians.
  • I owe him a great deal, and my thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time."

Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery focuses on resilient housing and upskilling for Canadian communities

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Hamilton, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced today a new national project, Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities, to support workforce development in Indigenous and rural communities across Canada.

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  • Hamilton, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced today a new national project, Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities, to support workforce development in Indigenous and rural communities across Canada.
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) provided $3,036,000 to C2R2 institutions to execute the Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities project until March 31, 2024.
  • Throughout the implementation of the project, C2R2 is committed to three key goals:
    Consulting with Indigenous communities to identify and co-develop housing opportunities and training needs.
  • Creating resources to guide Indigenous communities through the planning and construction of their own housing solutions.

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

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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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.

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  • 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.
  • Through the call, successful organizations will receive funding to create, promote and facilitate access to meaningful volunteer service opportunities for young people ages 12 to 30.
  • This funding will allow successful organizations to provide youth with access to volunteer service opportunities that otherwise might not be possible.
  • Organizations can sign up for email notifications if they wish to be notified when ESDC funding opportunities become available.

Commissioners reappointed to Canada Employment Insurance Commission

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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The Commissioner for Workers and the Commissioner for Employers are both responsible for representing the respective views of individuals and organizations affected by Employment and Social Development Canada's Employment Insurance (EI) program.

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  • The Commissioner for Workers and the Commissioner for Employers are both responsible for representing the respective views of individuals and organizations affected by Employment and Social Development Canada's Employment Insurance (EI) program.
  • By consulting stakeholders, the commissioners can convey concerns and positions regarding the administration of legislation, policy development and program delivery from workers and employers who pay into the program.
  • The CEIC plays a leadership role, with Employment and Social Development Canada, in overseeing the EI program.
  • For more than 75 years, this tripartite organization has included representation from business, labour and the Government of Canada.

Government of Canada takes action to improve employer compliance and better protect temporary foreign workers

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Ensuring the health and safety of these workers while they are in Canada is essential, and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has been taking action to ensure broad compliance with the rules.

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  • Ensuring the health and safety of these workers while they are in Canada is essential, and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has been taking action to ensure broad compliance with the rules.
  • Employers who are found to be non-compliant with TFWP conditions are listed on a public-facing website managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
  • The Government of Canada takes its responsibilities to protect temporary foreign workers very seriously and continues to take steps to improve employer compliance with the TFWP.
  • The TFWP allows employers in Canada to hire a foreign worker when no Canadians or permanent residents are available.

Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Jean-François Tremblay, currently Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development, becomes Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, effective September 18, 2023.
  • Paul Thompson, currently Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, becomes Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development, effective September 18, 2023.

Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW) strongly condemns the federal government for repatriation of whistleblowers and simultaneous introduction of ‘Recognized Employer Pilot’

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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According to a group of workers, seven workers were terminated after organizing a workplace stoppage regarding working and living conditions.

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  • According to a group of workers, seven workers were terminated after organizing a workplace stoppage regarding working and living conditions.
  • Videos were widely circulated on social media depicting the issues faced by the workers and how the employer responded to the issues.
  • As several workers involved in the stoppage were sent home, other workers are raising concerns that they could be next.
  • Both the premature repatriation and the employment of new workers are attempts by the employer to suppress workplace resistance.

Government of Canada Supports Training for Future Leaders in Conservation

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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Parks Canada is proud to participate in the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which includes providing opportunities for employment for Indigenous youth, racialized youth, and youth with disabilities.

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  • Parks Canada is proud to participate in the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which includes providing opportunities for employment for Indigenous youth, racialized youth, and youth with disabilities.
  • "Today's announcement represents a generational opportunity for Canada's youth to get engaged with the conservation of treasured places in Canada.
  • I couldn't be more excited for these youth and know Parks Canada and its partners will do an excellent job with their development."
  • This is an important program that helps build a clean, safe, and sustainable environment for present and future generations in Canada.

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

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in volunteer service opportunities for youth through the Canada Service Corps (CSC).

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  • That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in volunteer service opportunities for youth through the Canada Service Corps (CSC).
  • To mark this special occasion, the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, is pleased to announce that over 5,000 volunteer service opportunities for youth will be made available through the CSC's Service Placements National Stream in partnership with 15 national organizations.
  • CSC traditionally serves youth ages 15 to 30, however as part of a new pilot project this year, six CSC-funded organizations will offer volunteer service opportunities to youth aged 12 years-old and up.
  • – The Honorable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
    Since 2018, the CSC has funded more than 100 organizations to support volunteer service opportunities across the country, creating more than 24,000 service opportunities and more than 6,600 micro-grants.

Minister of Transport marks International Day of Seafarers and announces agreements to certify foreign seafarers in Canada

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Sunday, June 25, 2023
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Today, on the International Day of the Seafarer, the Minister of Transport, the Honorable Omar Alghabra, announced that Canada has signed agreements with Georgia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom to allow their certified seafarers to work onboard Canadian vessels.

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  • Today, on the International Day of the Seafarer, the Minister of Transport, the Honorable Omar Alghabra, announced that Canada has signed agreements with Georgia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom to allow their certified seafarers to work onboard Canadian vessels.
  • These countries now join Australia, France, Norway, and Ukraine as participants in Canada's Reciprocal Arrangement Program.
  • Launched in 2019, the Reciprocal Arrangement Program allows highly qualified workers to quickly gain employment in the Canadian marine sector.
  • A foreign seafarer must meet the requirements imposed by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada to work in Canada, including obtaining a valid work permit.