Government of Canada Launches the New seniors.gc.ca

May 16, 2013

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 ...


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Harper government invests in projects to support Canadian seniors

May 15, 2013

Seniors across the country will soon have new opportunities to use their leadership abilities, energy and skills to continue to make a difference in their communities through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, on behalf of the Honourable Alice ...


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Government of Canada supporting industry to better leverage military procurement

May 10, 2013

The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of PWGSC and Minister for Status of Women, today hosted a workshop in Toronto to engage Canadian industry representatives on the Government of Canada’s commitment to better leverage military procurement to support jobs, and long-term economic growth and prosperity. Click here to read full article


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Harper Government creates 36,000 new jobs for Canadian Youth

May 9, 2013

Students across Canada will gain valuable work experience this summer, as a result of 36 000 jobs created through the Harper Government’s Canada Summer Jobs initiative. The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development made the announcement today at the office of the Canadian Red Cross Society. Click here to read full ...


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Harper Government increases support for apprentices and the skilled trades

May 7, 2013

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 ...


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