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2008 News Releases - HRSDC

[2008 DEC 23]
Government Welcomes National Availability of Registered Disability Savings Plans and Extends Deadline for Establishing a Plan and Applying for the 2008 Grant and Bond
[2008 DEC 23]
Ministers and Community Leaders Meet to Discuss Economic Action Plan
[2008 DEC 22]
Government of Canada launches Canada Summer Jobs 2009 to help students and serve communities
[2008 DEC 19]
Government of Canada invests in employment programs in Lower Mainland
[2008 DEC 19]
The Government of Canada helps those who are homeless in Saskatchewan
[2008 DEC 18]
Government of Canada invests in employment program for homeless in Surrey
[2008 DEC 18]
Ministers and Community Leaders Meet to Discuss Economic Action Plan
[2008 DEC 17]
Government of Canada removing barriers to employment
[2008 DEC 17]
Government of Canada helps improve skills and employment opportunities for Canadians with disabilities in Winnipeg
[2008 DEC 16]
Government of Canada improves skills and employment opportunities for Canadians with disabilities in Saskatchewan
[2008 DEC 15]
Government of Canada delivers employment help for Newfoundland and Labrador youth
[2008 DEC 12]
Government of Canada improves training and job opportunities for Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan
[2008 DEC 05]
Minister Finley applauds the creation of The Accessible Channel
[2008 DEC 05]
International Volunteer Day
[2008 DEC 05]
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security benefit rates effective January 1, 2009
[2008 DEC 05]
Canada's government helps young people in southwestern Manitoba find jobs
[2008 DEC 03]
Minister Finley delivers keynote address at Independent Living Canada event
[2008 DEC 03]
Canada celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
[2008 DEC 01]
The Government of Canada Announces the Appointment of a New Member to the National Council of Welfare
[2008 DEC 01]
Government of Canada's Office for Disability Issues Opens Doors to Accessibility
[2008 NOV 24]
The Government of Canada Announces the Appointment of a New Chairperson to the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation
[2008 NOV 20]
The Honourable Diane Finley recognizes National Child Day
[2008 NOV 14]
Canada Employment Insurance Commission sets Employment Insurance premium rate for 2009
[2008 OCT 14]
Employment Insurance Commission Releases Chief Actuary's Report
[2008 SEPT 05]
The Government of Canada continues Employment Insurance pilot projects and expands their scope
[2008 SEPT 05]
The Government of Canada continues Employment Insurance pilot projects and expands their scope
[2008 SEPT 05]
The Government of Canada continues Employment Insurance pilot projects and expands their scope
[2008 SEPT 05]
The Government of Canada continues Employment Insurance pilot projects including the Best 14 Weeks pilot project
[2008 SEPT 05]
The Government of Canada invests in international educational opportunities for students
[2008 SEPT 05]
The Government of Canada improves accessibility for Canadians
[2008 SEPT 05]
The Government of Canada continues Employment Insurance pilot projects to better assess their effects and confirms regional boundaries
[2008 SEPT 05]
The Government of Canada extends transitional measures for the region of Madawaska-Charlotte
[2008 SEPT 05]
The Government of Canada extends transitional measures for the region of Lower St. Lawrence and North Shore
[2008 SEPT 05]
Canada's Government and Newfoundland and Labrador sign new training and skills development agreements to prepare residents for jobs of the future
[2008 SEPT 05]
Seven new projects to help older workers in Newfoundland and Labrador
[2008 SEPT 05]
Old Age Security benefit rates effective October 1, 2008
[2008 SEPT 05]
Canada's Government and Prince Edward Island sign new training and skills development agreements to prepare residents for jobs of the future
[2008 SEPT 05]
The Government of Canada Announces the Appointment of a New Member to the National Council of Welfare
[2008 SEPT 03]
The Government of Canada supports career opportunities in agriculture
[2008 SEPT 03]
Canada's Government invests in child care system
[2008 SEPT 02]
Governments of Canada and Alberta sign a new agreement on training and skills development that will help prepare Albertans for jobs of the future
[2008 SEPT 02]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help the homeless in Victoria
[2008 AUG 27]
Canada's Government Makes Two Important Investments In The Northwest Territories
[2008 AUG 27]
Government of Canada supports active seniors at the 2008 Canada 55+ Games
[2008 AUG 25]
The Government of Canada helps open doors to higher education
[2008 AUG 22]
Canada's Government funds innovative new program to tackle labour shortages in the mining industry
[2008 AUG 20]
Canada's Government delivers support to help those who are homeless in Halifax
[2008 AUG 19]
Canada's Government supports more opportunities to improve adult literacy
[2008 AUG 12]
Canada's Government and Saskatchewan Working Together To Improve The Temporary Foreign Worker Program
[2008 AUG 12]
Canada's Government helps Canadians with disabilities find meaningful employment
[2008 AUG 7]
The Government of Canada is helping low-income seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador
[2008 AUG 5]
The Government of Canada is Helping Low-income Seniors in Manitoba
[2008 AUG 5]
Canada's Government is Helping Low-income Seniors in Prince Edward Island
[2008 AUG 4]
The Government of Canada is Helping Low-income Seniors in Québec
[2008 AUG 1]
Government of Canada releases a Review of Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) Industry Practices
[2008 JULY 28]
The Government of Canada is helping low-income seniors in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
[2008 JULY 28]
Government of Canada provides training and skills development opportunities to Aboriginal people in Nova Scotia
[2008 JULY 28]
Government of Canada Helps New Canadians Get Jobs
[2008 JULY 28]
The Government of Canada announces funding to expand the use of speech recognition technologies
[2008 JULY 25]
The Government of Canada helps Canadians with disabilities find meaningful employment
[2008 JULY 24]
Don Drummond to Head Labour Market Information Advisory Panel
[2008 JULY 23]
The Government of Canada is helping low-income seniors in British Columbia
[2008 JULY 23]
Vancouver youth shelters expand with homelessness funding
[2008 JULY 22]
The Government of Canada is helping low-income seniors in Alberta
[2008 JULY 21]
Minister Solberg appoints the Nominating Committee Chair for the new Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board
[2008 JULY 21]
The Government of Canada partners with Saskatchewan to improve foreign credential recognition
[2008 JULY 17]
The Government of Canada is helping low-income seniors in Nova Scotia
[2008 JULY 16]
The Government of Canada delivers support to combat homelessness in Saskatoon
[2008 JULY 16]
The Government of Canada is helping low-income seniors in New Brunswick
[2008 JULY 15]
The Government of Canada is helping low-income seniors in Saskatchewan
[2008 JULY 09]
Government of Canada helping low-income seniors
[2008 JULY 08]
Government of Canada creates partnerships to improve opportunities for Aboriginal people in Yukon
[2008 JULY 07]
Government of Canada celebrates second anniversary of the Universal Child Care Benefit
[2008 JULY 03]
The Government of Canada supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
[2008 JUNE 30]
Government of Canada helps low-income seniors
[2008 JUNE 26]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Saskatoon
[2008 JUNE 23]
The Government of Canada Announces the Appointment of a New Member to the National Council of Welfare
[2008 JUNE 20]
Government of Canada helps to improves skills and employment opportunities for Canadians with disabilities from Collingwood region
[2008 JUNE 20]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Toronto
[2008 JUNE 16]
Government of Canada taking action to address elder abuse
[2008 JUNE 16]
Government of Canada assists graduates in gaining valuable work experience
[2008 JUNE 13]
Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia sign new training and skills development agreements to prepare Nova Scotians for jobs of the future
[2008 JUNE 13]
Report shows that the National Child Benefit is improving the situation of families with children living in low income
[2008 JUNE 12]
Government of Canada provides: choice, flexibility and opportunities for families
[2008 JUNE 11]
The Government of Canada supports services in Conception Bay to help women escape domestic violence
[2008 JUNE 08]
Canada and British Columbia Establish Partnership to Simplify Student
[2008 JUNE 08]
The Government of Canada supports skilled trades
[2008 JUNE 06]
Government of Canada funds project to help businesses in Manitoba improve the literacy and essential skills
[2008 JUNE 05]
Old Age Security benefit rates effective July 1, 2008
[2008 JUNE 02]
The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Vaudreuil-Dorion
[2008 MAY 30]
Government of Canada helps rural businesses in Alberta improve the literacy and essential skills of their employees
[2008 MAY 26]
A New Project to Help Older Workers in the Regional County Municipalities of Haute Côte Nord and Manicouagan
[2008 MAY 23]
Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Chertsey
[2008 MAY 23]
Government of Canada creates partnerships to improve training and job opportunities for Aboriginal people in Alberta
[2008 MAY 23]
Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Alberta
[2008 MAY 23]
Four projects to facilitate the reintegration into employment of approximately 100 older workers in the Gaspésie region
[2008 MAY 23]
The Government of Canada helps Canadians with disabilities find meaningful employment in the Regina area
[2008 MAY 22]
Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Saskatchewan
[2008 MAY 22]
Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Wetaskiwin
[2008 MAY 22]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Québec City
[2008 MAY 21]
Government of Canada creates partnerships to improve opportunities for Aboriginal people in the oil, gas and forestry industries
[2008 MAY 21]
Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Quebec City
[2008 MAY 21]
Government of Canada invests in local literacy organizations
[2008 MAY 21]
The Government of Canada delivers support to combat homelessness in Saint-Pamphile
[2008 MAY 21]
Government of Canada and Provincial and Territorial Governments Work Together to Simplify Student Loans
[2008 MAY 21]
The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Buckland
[2008 MAY 20]
The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in La Durantaye
[2008 MAY 20]
Government of Canada and Nova Scotia Invests in Immigrant Integration and Skills Enhancement
[2008 MAY 20]
The Government of Canada helps to improve access to Post-Secondary Education for Aboriginal and New Canadians
[2008 MAY 20]
The Government of Canada partners with Nova Scotia to help more Aboriginal workers enter the trades
[2008 MAY 20]
The Government of Canada delivers support to combat homeless in Québec City
[2008 MAY 15]
The Honourable Monte Solberg recognizes the International Day of Families
[2008 MAY 12]
The Government of Canada supports Aboriginal youth participation
[2008 MAY 07]
Government of Canada Takes Action to Ensure Long-term Viability of Biotechnology Sector
[2008 MAY 06]
The Government of Canada Supports Programs and Activities for Seniors in Keremeos
[2008 MAY 05]
The Government of Canada takes action to address Canada's need for skilled labour
[2008 MAY 02]
Government of Canada partners with association to help improve services to seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador
[2008 MAY 02]
The Government of Canada delivers support to combat homelessness in the Outaouais
[2008 MAY 02]
Funding helps persons with disabilities in Saskatoon to enter the work force
[2008 MAY 01]
Statement - The Honourable Monte Solberg Recognizes National Volunteer Week
[2008 APR 30]
The Government of Canada honours 2008 Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award recipients during National Volunteer Week
[2008 APR 30]
The Government of Canada supports seniors in St. John's and Mount Pearl
[2008 APR 24]
The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Québec City
[2008 APR 24]
The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Yukon
[2008 APR 24]
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council listening to seniors
[2008 APR 24]
Government of Canada Helps Canadians with Disabilities Find Meaningful Employment
[2008 APR 24]
The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Hampton
[2008 APR 24]
The Government of Canada delivers support to homeless youth in St. John's
[2008 APR 23]
The Government of Canada delivers support to those who are homeless in Maple Ridge
[2008 APR 23]
The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Cherry Grove
[2008 APR 23]
The Government of Canada helps Canadians with disabilities find meaningful employment
[2008 APR 22]
At-risk youth in Kelowna receive essential services support
[2008 APR 22]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in New Westminster
[2008 APR 22]
The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Elgin
[2008 APR 22]
Supportive housing and services open doors for young women in Regina
[2008 APR 22]
Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Riverview
[2008 APR 21]
The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Dolbeau-Mistassini
[2008 APR 21]
The Government of Canada helps Canadians with disabilities find meaningful employment
[2008 APR 21]
Canada and New Brunswick work together to assist unemployed older workers in the Restigouche and Chaleur areas
[2008 APR 18]
The Government of Canada funds a project to help persons with disabilities in Quebec enter the work force
[2008 APR 16]
Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Kitchener
[2008 APR 16]
The Honourable Diane Finley delivers for seniors in Simcoe
[2008 APR 15]
The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Hagersville
[2008 APR 11]
CANADA AND MANITOBA DEVELOPING LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING FOR TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS
[2008 APR 11]
Governments of Canada and Manitoba sign a new agreement on training and skills development that will help prepare the people of Manitoba for jobs of the future
[2008 APR 11]
New advertising campaign highlights flexibility of Canada Student Loans
[2008 APR 11]
The Government of Canada delivers support to those who are homeless in Kelowna
[2008 APR 11]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in British Columbia
[2008 APR 11]
Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Greater Simcoe County
[2008 APR 11]
The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Cambridge
[2008 APR 08]
Government of Canada launches Call for Applications for the New Horizons for Seniors Program
[2008 APR 08]
Government of Canada congratulates Mission Community Skills Centre Society on project to assist unemployed older workers
[2008 APR 08]
Government of Canada congratulates Horton Ventures on project to assist unemployed older workers
[2008 APR 08]
Government of Canada congratulates two local organizations on projects to assist unemployed older workers
[2008 APR 08]
Government of Canada congratulates Central Interior Partners in Aboriginal Human Resource Development on project to assist unemployed older workers
[2008 APR 04]
The Government of Canada delivers support for homeless people in Kelowna
[2008 APR 04]
The Government of Canada invests in KidSport Canada to help children in Vancouver and across Canada
[2008 APR 03]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Fort McMurray
[2008 APR 02]
Federal and provincial ministers to jointly address homelessness in Ontario
[2008 APR 01]
The Government of Canada Launches the First Call for Proposals for the Enabling Accessibility Fund
[2008 MAR 28]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in British Columbia
[2008 MAR 28]
Government of Canada delivers support to those who are homeless in Brandon
[2008 MAR 27]
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council listening to seniors
[2008 MAR 27]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Prince Albert
[2008 MAR 27]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Grande Prairie
[2008 MAR 27]
Canada, B.C. Partner to Help Unemployed Older Workers
[2008 MAR 27]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Surrey
[2008 MAR 26]
The Government of Canada Supports Seniors in Quebec
[2008 MAR 26]
The Government of Canada and National Seniors Council listening to seniors
[2008 MAR 26]
The Government of Canada delivers support for homeless people in British Columbia
[2008 MAR 26]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Prince George
[2008 MAR 25]
Infocentre connects skilled immigrants to job resources
[2008 MAR 20]
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council listening to seniors
[2008 MAR 20]
Government of Canada helps immigrants achieve success in Canada
[2008 MAR 20]
Youth in Moose Jaw get support from the Government of Canada
[2008 MAR 19]
Government of Canada supports Saint John shelters: Funding will help young mothers at First Steps Housing and men at the Salvation Army
[2008 MAR 18]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Alberta
[2008 MAR 18]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Saskatchewan
[2008 MAR 17]
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council Listening to Seniors
[2008 MAR 17]
Government of Canada Supports Seniors in Peterborough
[2008 MAR 17]
The Government of Canada Delivers Support to Help Those Who Are Homeless in New Brunswick
[2008 MAR 17]
Government of Canada improves situation for homeless people in the Saguenay region
[2008 MAR 14]
The Governments of Canada and Quebec Support Projects That Will Help Approximately 200 Laid-off Older Workers in the Montérégie Region Find New Jobs
[2008 MAR 14]
The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec Support the Reintegration Into the Work Force of Older Workers Laid Off in the Outaouais Region
[2008 MAR 14]
The Government of Canada Partners With Saskatchewan and the Resource Industry to Improve Aboriginal Training and Job Opportunities
[2008 MAR 14]
The Government of Canada Delivers Support to Help Those Who Are Homeless
[2008 MAR 13]
Government of Canada Supports Seniors in Sydney, Nova Scotia
[2008 MAR 07]
Old Age Security benefit rates effective April 1, 2008
[2008 MAR 07]
The Government of Canada to help those who are homeless in Newfoundland and Labrador
[2008 MAR 07]
Government of Canada supports seniors in Winnipeg
[2008 MAR 07]
Government of Canada supports seniors in Winnipeg
[2008 MAR 05]
Government improves social security for those who have lived or worked in both Canada and Japan
[2008 MAR 04]
Government of Canada supports seniors in central Edmonton
[2008 MAR 04]
Government of Canada improves Canada Pension Plan Disability eligibility
[2008 FEB 29]
The Government of Canada helps Maison Richelieu Hébergement Jeunesse Sainte-Foy address homelessness
[2008 FEB 29]
Governments of Canada and New Brunswick Sign a New Agreement on Training and Skills Development That Will Help Prepare the People of New Brunswick for Jobs of the Future
[2008 FEB 29]
Government of Canada supports seniors in the Northwest Territories
[2008 FEB 29]
The Government of Canada helps Trame d'Actions et d'Initiatives Concertées Jeunesse of Quebec address homelessness
[2008 FEB 22]
A New Project to Help Older Workers in the Amiante Region
[2008 FEB 22]
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council listening to seniors
[2008 FEB 22]
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan sign a new agreement on training and skills development that will help prepare the people of Saskatchewan for jobs of the future
[2008 FEB 22]
Government of Canada supports seniors in southwestern Manitoba
[2008 FEB 22]
The Government of Canada delivers support to help those who are homeless in Canada
[2008 FEB 21]
New Housing for People Living with Mental Illness Opens Doors in Toronto
[2008 FEB 21]
Government of Canada supports seniors in the Rimouski area
[2008 FEB 21]
Government of Canada supports seniors in Saguenay
[2008 FEB 21]
Governments of Canada and Ontario sign a new agreement on training and skills development
[2008 FEB 21]
Government of Canada announces supportive housing for homeless people with mental illness
[2008 FEB 21]
The Government of Canada supports seniors in Sarnia-Lambton
[2008 FEB 21]
Canada and New Brunswick work together to assist unemployed older workers across the province
[2008 FEB 21]
Government of Canada supports seniors in Forest, Southwold and Muncey
[2008 FEB 20]
Government of Canada supporting seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador
[2008 FEB 20]
Government of Canada gives boost to national construction industry
[2008 FEB 20]
The Government of Canada Announces the Appointment of New Members to the National Council of Welfare
[2008 FEB 20]
Government of Canada supporting seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador
[2008 FEB 20]
Governments of Canada and British Columbia sign new training and skills development agreements
[2008 FEB 19]
Government of Canada supports seniors in the St. George area
[2008 FEB 19]
Government of Canada delivers help for employers and new Canadians in Newfoundland and Labrador
[2008 FEB 19]
Government of Canada supports seniors in Grand Bay-Westfield
[2008 FEB 19]
Government of Canada supports seniors in Whitehorse
[2008 FEB 18]
The Government of Canada helps L'ADOberge Chaudière Appalaches address homelessness
[2008 FEB 18]
Government of Canada helps strengthen national tourism industry
[2008 FEB 18]
Government of Canada announces funding to strengthen community organizations
[2008 FEB 18]
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council listening to seniors
[2008 FEB 18]
Government of Canada helps families save for their children's post-secondary education
[2008 FEB 15]
Government of Canada supports seniors in Orléans
[2008 FEB 11]
Baird and LeBreton Take Action for Ottawa's Seniors
[2008 FEB 08]
The Government of Canada invests in a not-for-profit organization in Victoria
[2008 FEB 07]
The Government of Canada invests in early childhood development in Fort St. John
[2008 FEB 04]
Government of Canada to help seniors participate more fully in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
[2008 FEB 01]
Government of Canada helps seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 FEB 01]
The Government of Canada Announces the Appointment of New Members to the National Council of Welfare
[2008 FEB 01]
The Government of Canada Officially Launches Canada Summer Jobs 2008
[2008 FEB 01]
Government of Canada helps seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 FEB 01]
Government of Canada helps seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 FEB 01]
The Government of Canada helps persons with disabilities in the Lotbinière region
[2008 JAN 30]
Government of Canada helps seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 JAN 28]
Government of Canada to help seniors participate more fully in Greater Montréal, the Eastern Townships and Trois-Rivières
[2008 JAN 28]
Government of Canada to help seniors participate more fully in Vaudreuil-Dorion
[2008 JAN 25]
FAMILY LITERACY DAY 2008
[2008 JAN 24]
Government of Canada supports seniors in Eastern Townships and Central Québec
[2008 JAN 24]
Government of Canada to help seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 JAN 23]
Government of Canada helps seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 JAN 23]
Government of Canada helps seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 JAN 22]
Government of Canada helps seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 JAN 22]
Government of Canada supports skilled trades with Apprenticeship Incentive Grant in British Columbia and Yukon
[2008 JAN 21]
Government of Canada to help seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 JAN 18]
Drop-in Centre expansion helps homeless people in need
[2008 JAN 17]
Government of Canada funds project to help Canadians improve their essential skills and participate in the work force
[2008 JAN 15]
Government of Canada to help seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 JAN 15]
Government of Canada to help seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 JAN 15]
MP Lebel Supports Seniors' Projects in Saint-Félicien, Roberval and Dolbeau-Mistassini
[2008 JAN 15]
Government of Canada to help seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 JAN 15]
Government of Canada to help seniors participate more fully in their communities
[2008 JAN 14]
Government of Canada Announces Expansion of Temporary Foreign Worker Program Pilot Project to Ease Labour Shortages for Employers in B.C. and Alberta
[2008 JAN 11]
North Shore Youth Safe House Opens Doors
[2008 JAN 04]
Minister Solberg takes action to address homelessness in Medicine Hat

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