Sydney—Victoria
The application period for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is now open. I want to help employers like you hire youth and create valuable summer job opportunities that strengthen our local economy and our community. The CSJ program helps employers create quality summer job opportunities and provide valuable work experience for youth aged 15 […]
Our government passed the Ways and Means motion, a critical step in the ratification of the new NAFTA. Businesses and industries across Canada rely on free trade agreements like the new NAFTA to grow their customer base, ensuring that their products and services are available at competitive pricing in all three countries. By reaching more […]
Across the country, Canadians are leading grassroots action to protect the environment, tackle plastic pollution, conserve nature, and protect our waterways. These initiatives are creating good local jobs and improving the environment for the next generation. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, launched the annual call for proposals for […]
As our population ages and our labour market shrinks, we will need new people to fund the pensions and social services that Canadians expect. Not only that, but immigration can help to sustain Cape Breton’s labour force and economic growth. It was an honour to welcome the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Hon. Marco […]
For Budget 2020, our Government is inviting all Canadians to offer their ideas on how we can continue to create jobs, grow the middle class, and create an economy that works for everyone. Canada’s economy is sound, and continues to grow at a solid pace. Canada is expected to have the second-fastest-growing economy in the […]
The class action Mclean Settlement for Indian Day School survivors takes effect starting January 13, 2020, meaning that survivors and family members can begin to access the compensation they have long fought for. The Indian Day School system is a dark and shameful part of Canada’s history. Over 200,000 children were forced to attend these […]
Our Passenger Rights are clear, consistent, transparent and fair for passengers and air carriers because travellers who fly from, to, or within Canada have a right to uniform treatment, regardless of the air carrier they fly with. Travelling by plane can be expensive for Canadian families. Travellers deserve stress-free, fair, and consistent treatment. Back in […]
In 2015, one of our Government’s first acts was to cut taxes for middle-class Canadians. We knew then, and still know today, that when we invest in middle-class Canadians, we build stronger communities, create more jobs, and continue to grow our economy. That’s why, our government took steps to lower taxes for nearly 20 million […]
Six members of Parliament form the Liberal Indigenous Caucus, including newly appointed chair, M.P. Battiste from Sydney-Victoria, the first-ever Mi’kmaw MP who is a member of the Eskasoni First Nation. The Liberal Indigenous Caucus has announced the appointment of Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria as their newly appointed chair of the Liberal Indigenous […]
