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Info about the programs & services that play an important role in helping Canadians move through life’s transitions. T&C: ow.ly/WNKZ3090pg3; FR: @EDSC_GC

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Nomination essentials: Canada’s Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Canada’s Volunteer Awards! These awards recognize the incredible contributions of outstanding Canadian volunteers who are making a real difference,...

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Congrats to the 2025 Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) recipients! 👏 Do you know an individual or an organization that is making a difference? Nominate them for CVA 2026 today! canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
Congratulations to the 2025 Canada's Volunteer Awards recipients!

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Canada and Manitoba are working together to help tariff‑impacted workers retrain, upskill and find new opportunities. Together, we are supporting good jobs and building a stronger, more resilient Canada. Learn more: canada.ca/en/employment-soci… @MBGovNews
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Prime Minister Carney launches AI for All: Canada’s new National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Details: pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releas… #AIForAll
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Today, Minister Hajdu launched the Mining and Minerals Workforce Alliance, alongside @MiHRCouncil and @theminingstory, to strengthen Canada’s skilled workforce for a more resilient future in mining and mineral production: canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
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📣 Is your organization creating positive change for seniors? We just announced that the #NewHorizonsForSeniors Program is now accepting funding applications until July 14, 2026. canada.ca/en/employment-soci… 📰 Help us spread the word!
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Today, Min Hajdu attended the Skills Canada National competition in Toronto to share how the Government of Canada will support 100,000 new Red Seal Skilled trades workers in the next five years ➡️ canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
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Yesterday, Min. Hajdu celebrated the 2024 and 2025 recipients of Canada’s Volunteer Awards and the incredible impact they’ve made in communities. Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them today! canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
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Ready? Set? RESEARCH! We’re funding 8 research teams, in partnership with @CIHR_IRSC, to dig in on how school food programs affect kids’ health & well-being in Canada! canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
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Making a real difference for seniors and their communities – one project at a time. 🤝 Create your GCOS account now and be ready to apply for the New Horizons for Seniors Program: canada.ca/en/employment-soci… Application period is opening soon!
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Today, Minister Hajdu met with stakeholders in Thunder Bay to talk about Team Canada Strong and how we plan to recruit, train and hire Canada’s future skilled trades apprentices and workers. 🇨🇦 budget.canada.ca/update-mise… #SEU26 #SpringUpdate #Affordability
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We’re partnering with @Gov_NB to support workers impacted by global tariffs. This investment will help people retrain, upskill, and seize new opportunities in a changing economy. Learn more:  canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
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We are partnering with Nunavut to support workers impacted by global tariffs. Over $1.5M will help Nunavummiut retrain, upskill, and seize new opportunities through the Workforce Tariff Response.   Learn more:  canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
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📣 Reminder: On April 1, the federal minimum wage increased to $18.15 per hour. Learn more: canada.ca/en/services/jobs/w… #MinimumWage
Raising the federal minimum wage to $18.15 per hour so that salaries keep up with the cost of living and make life more affordable for workers.

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New guidance is now available to help employers understand the new equal treatment and temporary help agency regulations under the Canada Labour Code. Review here and prepare before the Regulations come into force on October 20, 2026: gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2026/…
Guidance now available New resources help employers prepare for the equal treatment and temporary help agency regulations. Learn about: How to compare wages Employer responsibilities and record-keeping requirements When different wage rates may be permitted

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📰 To catch up on labour news & what we do for federally regulated workplaces: ➡️ Follow the Labour Program LinkedIn page linkedin.com/showcase/labour…; and ➡️ Check out The Labour Bulletin canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
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Supporting older adults takes collaboration at every level. 🤝 This week in Iqaluit, federal, provincial and territorial ministers met to discuss, share and advance initiatives to improve the lives of seniors. More: scics.ca/en/product-produit/…
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@YourAlberta @BCGovNews @MBGov @Gov_NB @GovNL @nsgov @SeniorsON @InfoPEI @SKGov @GouvQc @GOVofNUNAVUT @yukongov
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We are making investments where it counts. ➡️ Over $68 million in training and upskilling for Alberta’s workers in sectors affected by global tariffs. canada.ca/en/employment-soci… @YourAlberta
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The governments of Canada and @nsgov are partnering to support workers impacted by global tariffs, helping them retrain, upskill, and seize new opportunities in a changing economy.   Learn more: canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
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New regulations under the Canada Labour Code help ensure workers are paid at the same rate for the same work, regardless of employment status, including those employed through temporary help agencies. ➡️ gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2026/…
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