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Why is the Government not supporting EI access for women laid off before, during or after receiving maternity and/or parental benefits from the EI program or the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan, an issue that is the subject of an ongoing Charter challenge before Federal Court of Appeal by six women in Québec?
When will the new Employment Insurance (EI) adoption benefit and corresponding job-protected leave under the Canada Labour Code (Code) be available, given that legislation received royal assent in June 2024?
The Retirement Planning and Resources advertising campaign promoted the availability of a range of retirement planning tools and resources to Canadians.
What is Service Canada doing to ensure that eligible seniors continue receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement to which they are entitled?
How has the Government of Canada managed the processing of Old Age Security applications?
Potential stakeholder concerns that Canadian employers are relying on labour through temporary work entry programs (such as the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program) and are not prioritizing Canadians and permanent residents for jobs.
There have been increasing public criticisms of employer-specific work permits (also known as closed work permits) for workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, including allegations that such work permits contribute to worker mistreatment and abuse due to restricted labour mobility.
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program recognizes the importance of suitable accommodations to protect the health and safety of temporary foreign workers and is continuing to work with provinces, territories, and other stakeholders to achieve this goal.
What is the federal government doing to support early learning and child care?
Release of the Market Basket Measure Poverty Index (MBM-PI) to Track Poverty Reduction Targets based on the MBM - Canada’s Official Poverty Line