Canada News Centre - Ontario

David Tilson will announce Government of Canada support to assist local youth

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin- Caledon, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce Government of Canada support to assist local youth.

Leadership in Innovation Conference

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:05:00 GMT

Thank you for your kind introduction and for inviting me to join you today. It is great to see so many great thinkers and advocates of innovation policy together at this conference. I salute the conference organizers and the regional leadership who are making this important dialogue possible.

Government of Canada supports participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

People living with disabilities in the Windsor-Essex region will benefit from a new project designed to meet their growing needs and support them in achieving their full potential. The announcement was made today by Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

Government of Canada Supports Business Growth and Exports in Toronto

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:06:00 GMT

Toronto, Ontario-The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Member of Parliament for YorkSimcoe, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), today announced contributions of up to $3.27 million for two projects. The projects will support the efforts of Ontario businesses to increase international market share for their high-value exports. The announcement was made at Polar Mobile's office in Toronto.

Government of Canada Supports Innovative Entrepreneurs in Southern Ontario

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Guelph, Ontario-An investment of $367,500 from the Government of Canada will allow Bioenterprise Corporation to provide business skills training and seed financing to 10 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) entrepreneurs who are looking to launch businesses in southern Ontario's agri-technology sector. The investment was announced today by Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Jeff Watson will announce Government of Canada support to the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:28:00 GMT

Jeff Watson, Member of Parliament for Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, will announce Government of Canada support to the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association.

Government of Canada invests in projects to support Ontario seniors

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Seniors in Vaughan will benefit from over $230,000 in federal funding which will facilitate physical and recreational activities, increase seniors' social participation and raise awareness of elder abuse.

PackEx 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Thank you. And good morning, everyone. It's a pleasure to be here at PackEx. My visit with you today got me thinking about just how pervasive packaging is in our daily lives. So from the time I got up this morning, I paid attention to the packaging that I encountered. And although it's the end product that most people pay attention to, your product-packaging-is ubiquitous.

Harper government invests in projects to support Canadian seniors

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

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 Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport) and Member of Parliament for Bramalea¿Gore¿Malton, on behalf of the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), made the announcement today while speaking to members of Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS).

Government of Canada Supports Community Partnerships in Eastern Ontario

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:03:00 GMT

Thanks to Government of Canada support, Groupe Convex Prescott-Russell will work with community partners to address the needs of the region's vulnerable groups, such as youth, seniors and people with disabilities.

Government of Canada supports full participation of people with disabilities

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

People living with and caring for others with Tourette syndrome will benefit from increased support aimed at bridging gaps in information and services available to them. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sports) and Member of Parliament for Bramalea-Gore-Malton, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

Minister Raitt promotes healthy, safe and inclusive work environments at Walk to Fight Arthritis Launch

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:56:00 GMT

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, spoke to attendees at the Arthritis Society Walk to Fight Arthritis Media Launch 2013. Minister Raitt highlighted the Government's commitment to healthier, safer and more inclusive workplaces while raising awareness of issues surrounding arthritis.

The Honourable Julian Fantino will announce Government of Canada support to multiple projects under the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation and Member of Parliament for Vaughan, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce Government of Canada support to multiple projects under the New Horizons for Seniors Program.

The Honourable Lisa Raitt will highlight the Government's commitment to healthier, safer and more inclusive workplaces while raising awareness of arthritis-related issues at the media launch for The Arthritis Society's Walk to Fight Arthritis

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:03:00 GMT

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, will highlight the Government's commitment to healthier, safer and more inclusive workplaces while raising awareness of arthritis-related issues at the media launch for The Arthritis Society's Walk to Fight Arthritis.

The Honourable Bal Gosal will announce Government of Canada support for the New Horizons for Seniors Program in Ontario

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:17:00 GMT

The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport) and Member for Parliament for Bramalea-Gore-Milton, on behalf of the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), will announce Government of Canada support for the New Horizons for Seniors Program in Ontario.

The Honourable Bal Gosal will announce Government of Canada support to the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport) and Member of Parliament for Bramalea-Gore-Malton, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce Government of Canada support to the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada.

Minister Goodyear Talks to Manufacturers and Stakeholders

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Toronto, Ontario-The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), highlighted the Government of Canada's support for manufacturers at the PACKEX Manufacturing Conference at the Toronto Congress Centre today. Following the Conference, Minister Goodyear met with manufacturers and stakeholders to seek input on the new Advanced Manufacturing Fund in Ontario.

Creating Jobs and Growth Through Innovation Minister of State Goodyear Speaks at Canada's Packaging Industry Trade Show

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Toronto, Ontario, May 14, 2013-The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today addressed attendees of PackEx 2013, Canada's packaging and processing industry trade show, and delivered opening remarks on the importance of innovation, the adoption of new technologies, and the benefits of government-industry collaboration to create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.

Canada providing further humanitarian assistance to Somalis

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:57:00 GMT

Millions of Somalis are living in crisis due to prolonged conflict and widespread food insecurity, resulting in acute malnutrition and displacement. Today, following a townhall held to discuss the current challenges in Somalia, Ted Opitz, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre, announced on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, further life-saving assistance in response to humanitarian appeals for the people of Somalia.

The Honourable Peter Van Loan will make an important announcement

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:03:00 GMT

The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will make an important announcement.

Government of Canada supports seniors in Markham

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Seniors in Markham will benefit from more social opportunities and will learn new skills, thanks to support from the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), made the announcement today.

Minister of State Goodyear to Deliver Address at PackEx Toronto

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:27:00 GMT

Event date: May 14, 2013 — The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will deliver the keynote address at PackEx, Canada's packaging and processing industry trade show.

Minister Raitt commends inaugural agreement between Potlotek First Nation and United Food and Commercial Workers Canada

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:09:00 GMT

Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, congratulated the Potlotek First Nation and the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Union on ratifying their first collective agreement for deckhands and fishers in Nova Scotia.

Government of Canada invests to help recent graduates in Lindsay get jobs

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The Government of Canada announced new funding to support recent graduates in Lindsay to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Barry Devolin, Member of Parliament for Haliburton- Kawartha Lakes-Brock, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

Protecting and Promoting Canada's Interests and Values Around the World

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:13:00 GMT

This coming week, federal government ministers will demonstrate Canada's principled foreign policy in action in the Americas, Europe and Africa.

The Honourable Alice Wong will attend the 2013 GTA Veteran Cup Table Tennis Tournament and present medals

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), will attend the 2013 GTA Veteran Cup Table Tennis Tournament and present medals.

Government of Canada supporting industry to better leverage military procurement

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

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.

Canada's Labour Minister Discusses Labour Relations Landscape with Human Resources Professionals

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:20:00 GMT

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, addressed the Davis LLP national Employment and Labour Law Conference, speaking about the current state of Canadian labour relations.

LaSalle Causeway - temporary overnight closure

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:25:00 GMT

Public Works and Government Services Canada wishes to advise motorists and pedestrians of a temporary closure that may result in short delays from 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2013, to 6:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, on the LaSalle Causeway.

Prosperity Initiative Milestone Event – McMaster Automotive Resource Centre Grand Opening at the Hamilton Economic Summit

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:50:00 GMT

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for joining us here at the Careport Centre. C'est un plaisir d'etre ici avec vous aujourd'hui. I would also like to express on behalf of my colleague Member of Parliament Sweet his regrets for not being able to join us today, and his sincere congratulations on some exciting news I am here to deliver.

Government of Canada Celebrates Opening of McMaster Automotive Resource Centre

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Hamilton, Ontario-The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), officially opened the new McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) today during the Hamilton Economic Summit.

Speaking points for the Honourable Diane Finley to celebrate the creation of up to 36 000 students jobs through the 2013 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) initiative

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Speaking points for the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, to celebrate the creation of up to 36 000 students jobs through the 2013 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) initiative.

Harper Government creates 36,000 new jobs for Canadian Youth

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

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.

The Honourable Diane Finley will make an important announcement

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:12:00 GMT

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will make an important announcement.

Macdonald-Cartier Bridge - lane reduction

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Public Works and Government Services Canada wishes to advise motorists of a lane reduction on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge during daytime hours on May 9 and May 10, 2013.

Minister Paradis Welcomes 2011 National Household Survey Results

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:35:00 GMT

Ottawa, May 8, 2013-The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, today issued the following statement on the first ever release of data from the National Household Survey:

Vote for your favourite in Youtube "It's Your Job!" video contest

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:11:00 GMT

Canada's labour ministers invite you to go to YouTube, from May 5 to 12, 2013, to vote for your favourite video about workplace safety and workers' rights in the "It's Your Job!" contest.

Minister Paradis Applauds Canadian Aerospace Ingenuity

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, May 7, 2013-Today, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency, issued the following statement on NGC Aerospace:

Harper Government reaffirms commitment to working with communities and private sector to tackle Canada's social challenges

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:20:00 GMT

Today, at the inaugural Women in Social Business Forum, the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, discussed the potential of social finance as an innovative approach to addressing social challenges in Canada and released a report on the results of last year's National Call for Concepts for Social Finance.

Speaking Notes for the Honourable Diane Finley to the Women in Social Business Forum of the Women in Leadership Foundation

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT

Speaking Notes for the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, to the Women in Social Business Forum of the Women in Leadership Foundation.

CONNECT 2013

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:25:00 GMT

Thank you to the organizers of CONNECT 2013 for inviting me to join you today: the District School Board of Niagara, Brock University's Faculty of Education and MindShare Learning.

Prosperity Initiative Funding Announcement for the Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology and the Niagara Economic Development Corporation

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:18:00 GMT

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to the Niagara College for hosting us here in such an inspiring setting. And thank you as well to the Niagara Economic Development Corporation or-NEDC-for being a part of today's announcement.

Contribution to Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology and the Niagara Economic Development Corporation

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:14:00 GMT

Welland, Ontario-Niagara manufacturers looking to access support and resources for growth will benefit from two new projects delivered through the Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology (Niagara College) and the Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDC), thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), made the announcement today alongside Rick Dykstra, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, at the Niagara College Welland Campus.

Minister Blaney Announces National Launch of PTSD Mobile App and funding for PTSD Research

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:22:00 GMT

The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister for La Francophonie, today recognized the beginning of Mental Health Week in Canada by announcing support for initiatives to help Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their families.

Technology in the Classroom: Minister of State Goodyear Highlights Harper Government Support for Youth and Science at CONNECT 2013

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:29:00 GMT

Niagara Falls, Ontario, May 6, 2013-The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today addressed delegates at CONNECT 2013, a national conference on learning and technology. The event, co-hosted by the District School Board of Niagara and Brock University, was aimed at improving education through greater use of technology.

The Honourable Diane Finley will make an announcement on social finance at the Women in Social Business Forum

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will make an announcement on social finance at the Women in Social Business Forum.

Government of Canada Invests in a Community Environmental Project in London

Sat, 04 May 2013 13:10:00 GMT

Ed Holder, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of Canada's Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced funding from the EcoAction Community Funding Program for a new environmental project in London, Ontario. ReForest London will receive $55,000 in federal funding over three years to support local action to protect wildlife and natural habitat.

Government of Canada announces appointment of Social Security Tribunal Vice-Chairpersons

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:25:00 GMT

The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced the appointment of Mr. David Wake, Mr. Dominique Bellemare and Ms. Margot Ballagh as Vice Chairpersons of the new Social Security Tribunal (SST).

Speaking notes for the Honourable Diane Finley to announce support for private Member's motion 430 by Phil McColeman

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Speaking notes for the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, to announce support for private Member's motion 430 by Phil McColeman, Member of Parliament for Brant.

Minister Raitt reappoints Judith MacPherson to Canada Industrial Relations Board

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:02:00 GMT

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, today announced the reappointment of Judith MacPherson to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as full-time Vice-Chairperson for a three-year term, effective April 25, 2013.