Employment and Social Development Canada

Workplace sexual harassment and access to Justice in Calgary a Priority for the Government of Canada

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Human sexuality, Sex crimes, Workplace bullying, Bullying, Harassment, Sexuality and society, Sexual harassment, Workplace, Sexual assault, Workplace harassment

The Healthier and Safer Alberta Workplaces project will address workplace sexual harassment across Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • The Healthier and Safer Alberta Workplaces project will address workplace sexual harassment across Alberta.
  • The first component of the project is the design and delivery of a provincial public awareness campaign promoting a positive response to disclosures of workplace sexual harassment.
  • The second component is the delivery of workplace training curriculum to educate employees and employers about workplace sexual harassment, and promoting a culture of respect and safety.
  • "This funding will help support the great work the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services is doing regarding workplace sexual harassment.

New commissioner appointments to the Canada Employment Insurance Commission

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Employment and Social Development Canada, Labour law, Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, ESDC, Employment, Unemployment benefits, Politicians, Government of Canada, Labor

GATINEAU, QC, July 14, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) plays a leadership role, with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), in overseeing the Employment Insurance (EI) program.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, July 14, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) plays a leadership role, with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), in overseeing the Employment Insurance (EI) program.
  • Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced the appointment of Nancy Healey as the new Commissioner for Employers and the reappointment of Pierre Lalibert as the Commissioner for Workers at the CEIC.
  • The Commissioner for Employers and the Commissioner for Workers represent the interests of employers and workers, respectively.
  • The Commissioner for Workers and the Commissioner for Employers are appointed by the Governor in Council.

New interest relief measure to provide much-needed help to Canada Student Loan borrowers on medical or parental leave

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Economy, Carla Qualtrough, Student financial aid, Money, People with disabilities, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Student loan, Parental leave, Qualtrough, Employment and Social Development Canada, Student loans in the United States

Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, highlighted a new measure to help student borrowers manage financial burdens they may face when taking temporary medical or parental leave from their studiesincluding for mental health reasons.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, highlighted a new measure to help student borrowers manage financial burdens they may face when taking temporary medical or parental leave from their studiesincluding for mental health reasons.
  • This measure, which was announced as part of Budget 2019, is effective as of October 1, 2020.
  • Borrowers who are approved under this new measure will benefit from a suspension of payments and interest on their Canada Student Loans for six months, which can be extended up to a total of 18 months of leave.
  • Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough
    When a part-time student with both part-time and full-time Canada Student Loans is approved for medical or parental leave, only their part-time loans will be suspended.

Government of Canada COVID-19 measures delivering support for young people this fall

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
ESDC, Employment and Social Development Canada, YESS, E-government, Articles, Government, Economy

That is why we are taking strong actions to ensure that young people and students continue to benefit from our programming.

Key Points: 
  • That is why we are taking strong actions to ensure that young people and students continue to benefit from our programming.
  • The YESS is a horizontal Government of Canada initiative delivered in collaboration with 11 federal departments and agencies, including Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
  • Description: Enable young women to move from poverty and/or income assistance to economic independence through individualized support, career and personal development, work experience, and mentorship opportunities.
  • To date, the Government of Canada has distributed over $2.8 billion in CESB payments to close to 700,000 post-secondary students.

Government of Canada seeks applicants for the Canada Employment Insurance Commission

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
ESDC, Insurance, CEIC, Employment and Social Development Canada, Unemployment benefits

The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) plays a key role in overseeing the Employment Insurance (EI) program, reviewing and approving policies related to program administration and delivery.

Key Points: 
  • The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) plays a key role in overseeing the Employment Insurance (EI) program, reviewing and approving policies related to program administration and delivery.
  • EI program operations are carried outon behalf of the CEICby Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), which also includes Service Canada.
  • As well, the CEIC makes regulations under the authority of the Employment Insurance Act, with the approval of the Governor in Council.
  • To do this, the CEIC oversees a research agenda that supports the preparation of its annual Employment Insurance Monitoring and Assessment Report .

Statement by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion in response to the 2020 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Economy, Money, Loans, Personal finance, Student loan, Finance, ESDC, Employment and Social Development Canada

Each year, the federal government's student financial assistance programs support hundreds of thousands of Canada's young people both through non-repayable grants and repayable loans.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, the federal government's student financial assistance programs support hundreds of thousands of Canada's young people both through non-repayable grants and repayable loans.
  • These are investments in our future; when all of Canada's young people can get ahead, we build stronger communities.
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) welcomes the Auditor General's Spring report.
  • In addition, for the 2020-2021 academic year, Canada Student Grant amounts will be doubled, and the cap on Canada Student Loans will be increased.

Canada Emergency Response Benefit to Launch on April 6

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Countries, International organizations, World, Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada, Canada

As part of the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Government recently introduced the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit .

Key Points: 
  • As part of the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Government recently introduced the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit .
  • That is why the CERB is being jointly administered by Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency.
  • This will leverage two of the Government of Canada's largest payment systems, allowing for more timely and accurate delivery of this important emergency benefit.
  • Canadians can count on the Canada Revenue Agency to deliver these critical benefit payments to Canadians during this difficult time."

Statement - COVID-19: In person Service Canada Centres to be closed

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Friday, March 27, 2020
Employment and Social Development Canada, Service Canada, Service, Government

Service Canada employees, along with many other public servants, have been working around the clock to deliver essential supports to Canadians during this difficult time.

Key Points: 
  • Service Canada employees, along with many other public servants, have been working around the clock to deliver essential supports to Canadians during this difficult time.
  • At this time, we will be closing in person Service Canada Centres.
  • Our Citizen Service Officers will be providing personalized service support for EI and pensions applications, in addition to the services provided over the phone by our call centres.
  • Service Canada Community Outreach and Liaison Service staff are contacting communities to offer alternate service delivery methods that will continue to support access to critical programs, services and benefits.

Joint Ministerial Statement on the Auditor General of Canada's Spring 2019 Report on Government Call Centres

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Immigration to Canada, Nationality, IRCC, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Permanent residency in Canada, ESDC, Canadian nationality law, Employment and Social Development Canada, Government, Canada

In 2018-19, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)'s audited federal call centres received approximately 38 million calls.

Key Points: 
  • In 2018-19, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)'s audited federal call centres received approximately 38 million calls.
  • "Significant work is underway across our departments to provide tangible, specific solutions that respond to people's shifting needs and heightened expectations in today's service climate.
  • "We thank the Office of the Auditor General of Canada for their work and dedication to improving services for Canadians and temporary and permanent residents.
  • We are modernizing our technology, and continuing to enhance service delivery for clients."

Statistics Canada launches crowdsourcing consultation on measuring poverty

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Monday, October 15, 2018
World, Government, Employment and Social Development Canada, ESDC, Statistics Canada, Canada, Questionnaire

OTTAWA, Oct. 15, 2018 /CNW/ -As part of a consultation to validate how it measures poverty, Statistics Canada has launched a short questionnaire to seek input from Canadians.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Oct. 15, 2018 /CNW/ -As part of a consultation to validate how it measures poverty, Statistics Canada has launched a short questionnaire to seek input from Canadians.
  • The consultation is being undertaken on behalf of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), following a recent announcement by the Government of Canada that the Market Basket Measure (MBM) will be used as Canada's Official Poverty Line.
  • Participation is anonymous and respondent information is protected by the Privacy Act.
  • All Canadians are invited to take part in the questionnaire between October 15, 2018 and January 31, 2019.