Minister Kenney affirms Harper Government’s commitment to address skills shortages in the mining sector
Ottawa, Ontario, November 20, 2013—In a keynote speech today at the Mining Association of Canada’s Board of Directors meeting, the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and…
Hours worked and labour productivity in the provinces and territories, 2012
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 PDF version Previous release Productivity increased and surpassed the national average in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta in 2012. All other provinces and territories experienced a decline in business…
Speaking Notes – Support for Long Plain Urban Reserve Businesses
Notes for an address by the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, PC, MP, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Support for Long Plain Urban Reserve Businesses Long Plain Urban Reserve Winnipeg,…
Canada’s Premiers Focused on Growing the Economy and Creating Jobs
TORONTO, November 15, 2013 – Canada’s Premiers met today to continue their focus on jobs and the economy. In order to grow the economy, Premiers are united in their commitment to provide…
Government of Canada investment to skills training boosts business productivity
November 14, 2013 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan The Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre (STSC) will be delivering new, practical, hands-on training to ensure its students can safely operate industrial equipment on completion…
MNP Honoured As One of the Best Employers In Canada
MNP Honoured As One of the Best Employers In Canada Accounting, consulting and tax firm receives top honours for the sixth year in a row. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 15,…
Minister Bergen discusses Government of Canada measures to tackle skills shortages in the construction sector
Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 13, 2013—The Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development), on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism,…
Steady Economic Growth, Good Jobs for Families
November 12, 2013 Throne Speech Focused on Basics to Keep Manitoba Moving Forward Through Uncertainty: Premier Lt.-Gov. Philip Lee today delivered the speech from the throne to open the third…
Minister Kenney addresses skills shortages in electricity sector
Toronto, Ontario, November 7, 2013 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, highlighted the need to address skills mismatches and shortages, as…
Primary Care Paramedic training program aims to increase Aboriginal representation in paramedicine
16 Aboriginal youth enrolled in new Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service programWinnipeg, MB – Today, the City of Winnipeg, the Province of Manitoba and partners announced the start of a new Winnipeg…
