Employment and Social Development Canada

Jazz Aviation honoured with Employment Equity Achievement Award for second year

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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Government of Canada, Workplace, Patty Hajdu, Canada, Employment equity, Employment and Social Development Canada, Economy, Employment, Equity

HALIFAX, Oct. 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) announced today that its subsidiary Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") is the recipient of a Sector Distinction Award for outstanding achievement in employment equity in the workplace for a second year in a row.

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  • HALIFAX, Oct. 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) announced today that its subsidiary Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") is the recipient of a Sector Distinction Award for outstanding achievement in employment equity in the workplace for a second year in a row.
  • The award was received from Employment and Social Development Canada at the Employment Equity Achievements Awards event in Ottawa on October 3, 2018.
  • "Employment equity is a top priority at Jazz, as demonstrated through our many efforts to foster diversity in the workplace.
  • The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour presented recipients with the Employment Equity Achievement Awards.

Statement by the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour to mark International Literacy Day

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Saturday, September 8, 2018
Literacy, Reading, Knowledge, Employment and Social Development Canada, International Literacy Day, Linguistics, Human behavior, Language, Information literacy

GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 8, 2018 /CNW/ -The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement today to mark International Literacy Day:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 8, 2018 /CNW/ -The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement today to mark International Literacy Day:
    "Literacy and essential skills are the foundation for lifelong learning, access to opportunity and success.
  • This year, the theme of International Literacy Day is 'Literacy and skills development'.
  • Employment and Social Development Canada's Office of Literacy and Essential Skills aims to help adult Canadians improve their literacy and essential skills to better prepare for, get and keep a job, and adapt and succeed at work.
  • Let's all take this occasion, on International Literacy Day, to recognize those who work to improve literacy in Canada and around the world, and reflect on ways to tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead."

The Prime Minister announces a change in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Friday, August 31, 2018
Government of Canada, Canada, Justin Trudeau, Pierre Trudeau, Employment and Social Development Canada, Government, Privy Council Office

OTTAWA, Aug. 31, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

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  • OTTAWA, Aug. 31, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Louise Levonian, currently Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada, becomes Senior Advisor to the Privy Council Office, effective September 4, 2018.
  • Ms. Levonian was recently nominated by the Minister of Finance to become the Executive Director for Canada, Ireland, nine Caribbean countries, and Belize at the International Monetary Fund.
  • Until the International Monetary Fund election process is complete and she is formally named to the position, Ms. Levonian will serve as Senior Advisor to the Privy Council Office.

Canada highlighted its commitment to the 2030 Agenda at the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Sustainable Development Goals, Global politics, Employment and Social Development Canada, World, UNECE Environmental Performance Reviews, United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development is proud to lead the development of a Canadian implementation strategy in collaboration with other Ministers and their departments.

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  • The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development is proud to lead the development of a Canadian implementation strategy in collaboration with other Ministers and their departments.
  • In support of Canada's commitment to the 2030 Agenda, the Minister traveled to New York for the 2018 United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development to present Canada's first Voluntary National Review (VNR) report which highlights Canada's progress to date on the 2030 Agenda both at home and abroad.
  • Throughout the HPLF, Canada made meaningful contributions to global discussion on the path forward to implement the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.
  • To further support Canada in its efforts to achieve the SDGs, a unit will be established within Employment and Social Development Canada.

Language rights: Commissioner Théberge appeals decision in FFCB case

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Language policy, Bilingualism in Canada, Government of Canada, English language in Canada, French language in Canada, Official bilingualism in Canada, ESDC, Official Languages Act, Employment and Social Development Canada, Canada, Gatineau, Canadians

GATINEAU, QC, June21,2018 /CNW/ -Raymond Thberge, the Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada, is appealing today the decision handed down by the Federal Court on May23, 2018, in the case of the Fdration des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique (FFCB) versus Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the Employment Insurance Commission.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, June21,2018 /CNW/ -Raymond Thberge, the Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada, is appealing today the decision handed down by the Federal Court on May23, 2018, in the case of the Fdration des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique (FFCB) versus Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the Employment Insurance Commission.
  • "I initially intervened before the Federal Court because of the importance of the issues raised.
  • Given the decision, I want to appeal in order to prevent a decline in the rights ensured by the Official Languages Act,"stated Mr.Thberge.
  • "I want to remind Canadians of the importance of continuing to file complaints when federal institutions appear to be violating the Official Languages Act.