Government of Canada Invests in Safety with New Funding For Grade Crossing Improvements in Yellowhead County - http://t.co/IK7rCxkdkY
Read my Weekly MP Report on proposed changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program "Putting Jobs for Canadians First" http://t.co/bSOctHCWgX
Meeting with Chemistry Industry Assc of Canada, House duty & votes, meet with Swiss Ambassador & speaking on Budget Implementation Act
The Honourable Alice Wong, Canada’s Minister of State for Seniors, along with the Honourable George VanderBurg, Alberta’s Associate Minister of Seniors, were in Calgary today at the West Hillhurst Go-Getters Association to announce the launch of the newly revamped seniors.gc.ca, a central source of information for seniors, their families, and caregivers. Click here to read ...
O T T A W A –Recently, your Government announced innovative new technology that will reduce industrial GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions by converting CO2 into commercial products. This is part of your Government investing in innovative technology to help achieve our goals of reducing GHG emissions in the oil sands and other manufacturing facilities, while ...
O T T A W A – Your Government is focused on what matters to Canadians – jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. This is why your Government recently announced the creation of 36,000 jobs for Canadian youth through the Canada Summer Jobs initiative. This initiative provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses ...
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today highlighted key Economic Action Plan 2013 measures that will address Canada’s skills shortages and transform the way Canadians receive skills training. She was speaking at the 2013 Canadian Policy Conference hosted by the Building and Construction Trades Department. Click here to read full ...
Andrew Bennett, Canada's Ambassador for Religious Freedom, today issued the following statement: "Canada condemns the ongoing violence in Syria in light of the rise in attacks on religious groups over the last few weeks. Click here to read full article
O T T A W A –We in Yellowhead are well aware that the riding is experiencing significant skills shortages in many sectors. However, Canadians must always have first crack at job opportunities when they become available. Your Government recognizes the importance of this issue, and is committed to providing more opportunities for employment to ...
The Honourable Diane Finley today announced the Government's support for private Member's motion 430, Strengthening Employment for Canadians with Disabilities. Click here to read full article
O T T A W A –These last two weeks have reminded both the people of Yellowhead and all Canadians that our country is not immune to the terror that we often see inflicted on other countries around the world. In particular, the arrests made this week in Toronto and Montreal with regard to the ...
Today, the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, announced the Harper government is taking steps to increase the accessibility and affordability of post-secondary education. The low- and middle-income thresholds for Canada Student Grants and part-time Canada Student Loans and Grants have been adjusted to allow more students to qualify for financial ...
On the occasion of the 71st annual National Volunteer Week (April 21 to 27), the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, is paying tribute to the millions of Canadians who volunteer across the country every year. Click here to read full article