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Media Advisory – Minister Boissonnault to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in Edmonton
From: Employment and Social Development Canada Media advisory The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, will make an announcement regarding Indigenous reconciliation. A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. Date: Tuesday, April 23, […]
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Construction employment growth in Alberta to 2033 is driven by strong non-residential demands
March 27, 2024 The components of Alberta’s construction sector saw mixed fortunes in 2023. Activity in the province’s non-residential sector grew modestly with an increase in the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) buildings and in the oil and gas sector. Meanwhile, residential construction demand, which had been performing at elevated levels in recent […]
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Average $15-a-day regulated child care for families in Alberta
From: Employment and Social Development Canada March 15, 2024 Too many families across Canada lack access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories, including Alberta, to provide families in Canada with $10-a-day, on average, regulated child care for children up to kindergarden […]
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Government of Canada announces two new funding opportunities for sustainable jobs in the low-carbon economy
From: Employment and Social Development Canada March 8, 2024 Canada’s workforce is leading the transition toward a greener and more sustainable future. The Government of Canada is taking action to ensure that workers and employers in all regions of Canada have the skills and resources to thrive in the economy of today and tomorrow. Today, […]
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Can job postings in Canada exclude white people? Short answer: yes – Edmonton Journal
Feb 19, 2024 Restrictions listed on recent postings for Canada Research Chair positions have surprised some people. It’s not that someone with a biology degree might be barred from applying to teach South American history, or that an engineer might not be eligible for a position teaching English literature, but rather that skin colour and […]
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Government of Canada invests to help Albertans improve their skills and find jobs in today’s labour market
From: Employment and Social Development Canada November 20, 2023 As Canada’s workforce continues to strengthen and expand, it is important to ensure that Canadians have the right skill sets to find meaningful jobs and to progress in their careers. Labour markets are changing, and workers need to be ready. That is why the Government of […]
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Canadian workers to benefit from new green economy investments in Calgary
From: Employment and Social Development Canada September 19, 2023 Canada’s green economy is growing, offering vast opportunities for workers. As Canada progresses toward a net-zero emissions economy, we must support workers by providing them with essential training and expertise so they can seize new opportunities and lead Canada to a more sustainable future. Today, the […]
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Alberta’s construction sector poised for a near-term peak before employment demands ease to 2032
April 27, 2023 Alberta’s construction sector continued its strong post-pandemic recovery in 2022, buoyed by further growth in its new-housing market and by increased activity across its non-residential sector. Market conditions remain strained, as a result, as many residential-sector trades, in particular, reported recruiting challenges. BuildForce Canada released its 2023–2032 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward […]
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New cost control framework to support the growth of 22,500 additional quality child care spaces in Alberta
From: Employment and Social Development Canada January 31, 2023 Child care is not just a social policy—it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every child in Canada the best start in life. That’s why, […]
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Supporting the needs of urban Indigenous people
Jun 22, 2022 Funds from Alberta’s government have gone to projects that will help Indigenous people lead different lives by supporting social services, creating jobs and helping Indigenous youth maintain cultural connections. “Indigenous-led organizations provide hope and healing to so many Indigenous people in towns and cities. They are places of connection and community, and […]
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