Employment and Social Development Canada

WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 Competitor Takes Home Bronze in Heavy Vehicle Technology

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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There were 27 members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 who competed at this international event over the last three months, across the globe.

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  • There were 27 members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 who competed at this international event over the last three months, across the globe.
  • WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 won three Medals and four Medallions for Excellence.
  • In order to represent Canada at the WorldSkills Competition, competitors had to win the right through the 2022 Skills Canada National Competition, in Vancouver, this past May.
  • Skills/Comptences Canada would like to congratulate the members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 for their outstanding performance in their Skill Area at the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition.

The Canadian Cancer Society commends the federal government for implementing an extension to the EI sickness benefit from 15 to 26 weeks

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Friday, November 25, 2022
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The EI sickness benefit serves as an important safety net for workers who need time to recover from serious illness or injury.

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  • The EI sickness benefit serves as an important safety net for workers who need time to recover from serious illness or injury.
  • "This extension to the EI sickness benefit will go a long way in helping to alleviate the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis," says Kelly Masotti, Vice President of Advocacy at the Canadian Cancer Society.
  • "We commend the government for implementing this important extension so fewer Canadians are forced to choose betweenapaychequeand cancer treatment."
  • "An extension of the EI sickness benefit to 26 is an incredible step forward," says Kathy.

Solving labour shortages in key sectors like health care, construction, and transportation: Workers from 16 new occupations now eligible for permanent residence

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Using the new NOC categories will allow Canada to bring in global talent in high-demand sectors like health care, construction, and transportation.

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  • Using the new NOC categories will allow Canada to bring in global talent in high-demand sectors like health care, construction, and transportation.
  • Through this update, 16 occupations that were not previously eligible can now benefit from expanded pathways to permanent residency.
  • "We are using all of the tools at our disposal to tackle labour shortages, particularly in key sectors like health care, construction, and transportation.
  • Foreign nationals with work experience in the following 16 occupations are now eligible to apply through Express Entry:

Unifor flags safety concerns after Sunwing's intention to hire temporary foreign pilots

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor is concerned about Sunwing's plan to use Canada's temporary foreign worker program to hire pilots from countries with less rigorous training requirements, raising concerns about safety.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor is concerned about Sunwing's plan to use Canada's temporary foreign worker program to hire pilots from countries with less rigorous training requirements, raising concerns about safety.
  • Sunwing intends to hire pilots from countries with less rigorous training requirements, raising concerns about safety.
  • "Sunwing will essentially be able to use the TFWP to hire pilots who do not meet the company's own training requirements.
  • "Sunwing's intention to hire temporary foreign pilots makes no sense at all paying them more and requiring less experience than that of a Canadian pilot, when there is no shortage of available pilots in Canada," said Barret Armann, President of Unifor Local 7378, which represents 450 Sunwing Pilots.

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 21, 2022 /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, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Annette Gibbons, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development, becomes Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans,effective October 31, 2022.
  • Lawrence Hanson,currently Associate Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, effective November 14, 2022.
  • Kevin Brosseau, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, Transport Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, effective November 14, 2022.
  • Dominic Rochon, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, National and Cyber Security Branch, Public Safety Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Transport, effective October 31, 2022.

Government of Canada announces new partnership to create at least 4,000 apprenticeships across Canada

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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To date, the Government has invested over $393million in 19 projects that will enable SMEs to create over 42,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada.

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  • To date, the Government has invested over $393million in 19 projects that will enable SMEs to create over 42,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada.
  • We need more women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized Canadians and other traditionally marginalized people to get into the skilled trades.
  • On October 12, the Government of Canada launched two calls for proposals that close on December 1, 2022.
  • There are more than 195,000 SMEs in Canada who work in the eligible Red Seal trades.

Government of Canada supports projects for youth in the growing tourism and hospitality sector

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to help youth prepare for careers in this growing part of the economy.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to help youth prepare for careers in this growing part of the economy.
  • Today, to mark World Tourism Day, the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, highlighted Government of Canada investments that support young people getting the skills, training and opportunities they need in the tourism and hospitality sector.
  • These investments include funding of $15million for eight Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) projects that provide placements for 1,100 youth.
  • In addition, through the Student Work Placement Program, the Government has invested $10.3million toward the Tourism HR Canada project called Propel, to create close to 1,400 work placements for post-secondary students.

The Prime Minister announces appointment of Ian Shugart as Privy Councillor

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Ian Shugart as Canada's newest Privy Councillor.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Ian Shugart as Canada's newest Privy Councillor.
  • An exceptional public service leader, Mr. Shugart is being honoured for his outstanding and dedicated service to Canadians.
  • From 2019 to 2022, Mr. Shugart was the 24th Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet.
  • Members are appointed by the Governor General, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Government of Canada supports gender diverse youth through skills development projects

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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That is why the Government of Canada is working to build a safer, more equitable and more inclusive Canada.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada is working to build a safer, more equitable and more inclusive Canada.
  • Today, during Gender Equality Week, the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, highlighted more than $9million in investmentshelping more than 270 youth, in particular genderdiverse youth.
  • The funding is being provided through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program.
  • The Open Door project, based in Alberta received $1.3million in funding for their project TheOpen Door Youth Employment and Skills Development Program.

Government of Canada announces new partnership to create at least 5,200 more apprenticeships in Atlantic Canada

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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This includes a minimum of 1,190 first-year apprentices from equity-deserving groups such as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people and racialized people.

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  • This includes a minimum of 1,190 first-year apprentices from equity-deserving groups such as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people and racialized people.
  • To date, the Government has invested $306million in 15 projects that will enable SMEs to create over 32,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada.
  • Our Government is focused on promoting and retaining hardworking Canadians in the skilled trades through the Apprenticeship START Plus Project, which will create thousands ofopportunities for first-year apprentices across Atlantic Canada.
  • That's why we're creating thousands of apprenticeships here in Nova Scotia and across Atlantic Canada, so more people can learn a trade, while they earn living.