Government of Canada Supports Community Jobs and Growth

Colleges across the country will be able to purchase tools and equipment for research projects that will improve health care, aid in forest management, provide better water testing and further the use of renewable energy. The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, was at the Cégep de Thetford today to celebrate the recipients of the College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program's Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) grants.

The Government of Canada Helps Prince George Youth Prepare for Jobs

PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 17, 2010) - Local youth who face barriers to employment will get job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project. The Honourable Jay Hill, Member of Parliament for Prince George–Peace River, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

The Government of Canada Helps Youth in St. Stephen Prepare for the Labour Market

ST. STEPHEN, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwire - Aug. 10, 2010) - Thanks to support from the Government of Canada, Charlotte County Can and Bottle will provide job preparation training and work experience to a local young person. The Honourable Greg Thompson, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

Government of Canada Helps People With Disabilities in Yarmouth Develop Job Skills

YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - July 28, 2010) - People with disabilities will get help preparing for jobs as a result of the Government of Canada's support for the West Nova Inclusive Employment Society. Mr. Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

Government of Canada Invests in Heritage Infrastructure at Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks (St. Paul's) National Historic Site of Canada

BRANTFORD, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 24, 2010) - On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mr. Phil McColeman, Member of Parliament for Brant, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in infrastructure improvements at Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks National National Historic Site of Canada. The Chapel is recognized as the oldest surviving church in Ontario, originally built in 1785 to serve the Mohawk community that relocated to the area after loyally supporting the British during the American Revolution.

Government of Canada Invests in Innovative Small and Medium-Sized Firms

Canada's Economic Action Plan strengthens the economy and helps Vancouver businesses grow

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jul 22, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State for Democratic Reform and Member of Parliament for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today announced contributions of $273,000 to Boreal Genomics Inc. and $496,000 to Day4 Energy Inc. from the National Research Council of Canada's Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP).

Governments of Canada and Manitoba working to better integrate skilled newcomers into the labour market

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, July 16, 2010 - The governments of Canada and Manitoba are cooperating to help internationally trained professionals participate in the provincial labour market. The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Democratic Reform), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, along with the Honourable Diane McGifford, Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy for Manitoba.

Government of Canada helps people with disabilities in Bridgewater develop job skills

BRIDGEWATER, NOVA SCOTIA, July 12, 2010-People with disabilities will get help preparing for jobs as a result of the Government of Canada's support for Employment Solutions Society. Mr. Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margaret's, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

Government of Canada Invests in LAV III Armoured Vehicles Upgrade

LONDON, Ontario, July 9, 2010 – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and the Minister for Status of Women, and the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract to General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada of London, Ontario, for the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III Upgrade Project.

Government of Canada Helps Post-Secondary Graduate in Cobourg Gain Career-Related Experience

COBOURG, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 5, 2010) - A post-secondary education graduate will get an opportunity to enhance and develop his or her employment skills through a Northumberland Community Legal Centre project sponsored by the Government of Canada. Mr. Rick Norlock, Member of Parliament for Northumberland–Quinte West, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

Government of Canada Helps Langley Youth Prepare for Jobs

LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 2, 2010) - Local youth who face barriers to employment will get job-preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project. Mr. Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for Langley, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

Government of Canada Invests in Construction Sector Training and Jobs

MELFORT, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - June 25, 2010) - The Saskatchewan construction industry will get a boost in skilled labour as a result of a training and skills development project. The Fort-à-la-Corne Employment Development Partnership project is based on an agreement between the Government of Canada, the construction industry, a post-secondary institution and Aboriginal organizations.

Mr. Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, today announced that the Government of Canada is contributing $7.5 million towards this project through the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership program. The partners are contributing the balance of the funding, for a total of over $15 million.