GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SUPPORTS YOUTH IN SKILLED TRADES

May 16, 2012

Over the past three days, Skills/Compétences Canada hosted approximately 500 youth from across the country as they competed in over 40 different trade and technology competitions. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Skills Canada National Competition, Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, congratulated the competitors ...


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Government of Canada invests in projects to support seniors

May 16, 2012

Seniors in Lac-Saint-Jean and surrounding areas will soon have better services in their community, thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Click here to read full article


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Dr. Kellie Leitch will make an announcement at this year's Skills Canada National Competition

May 15, 2012

Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to Canada's Labour Minister and Member of Parliament for Simcoe¿Grey, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will make an announcement at this year's Skills Canada National Competition. Click here to read full ...


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Minister Ambrose Seeks Bids for Bullet-resistant Plates to Protect Canadian Forces Members

May 15, 2012

The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, today announced that the Government of Canada has issued a Request for Proposal to acquire bullet-resistant plates to be worn by Canadian Forces members as part of their personal protective equipment. Click here to read full article


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Government of Canada increases support for part-time students

May 15, 2012

The Government of Canada has announced a new measure to help students and their families access and afford post-secondary education and training. The income eligibility thresholds for part-time student loans and grants have been increased so more Canadians can pursue post-secondary education while working. Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister ...


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