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May 16, 2025

An inventory of Canada Pension Plan Disability reassessment cases had increased over the last several years. Delayed reassessments can result in clients continuing to receive benefits to which they may no longer be entitled, leading to large overpayments for clients.

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Minister by name: Hajdu, Patty (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Jobs and Families

May 16, 2025

Seniors living in poverty

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Minister by name: Hajdu, Patty (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Jobs and Families

May 16, 2025

What is the government doing to ensure fair, inclusive and equitable workplaces?

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Minister by name: Hajdu, Patty (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Jobs and Families

May 16, 2025

Canada Child Benefit

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Minister by name: Hajdu, Patty (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Jobs and Families

May 2, 2025

Workers in regulated occupations must have their certificate recognized by the province or territory where they wish to practice. This process can be lengthy and costly. Reducing administrative burden and red tape would help support a more efficient labour market.

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Minister by name: MacKinnon, Steven (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Jobs and Families

May 2, 2025

What are the financial highlights for the Department of Employment and Social Development’s Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026?

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Minister by name: MacKinnon, Steven (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Jobs and Families

Dec 12, 2024

• Provide an all-around update on passport service delivery to Canadians.

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Minister by name: Beech, Terry (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Citizens’ Services

Dec 9, 2024

The Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) has been reviewing all contracts awarded to DALIAN Enterprises, Coradix, and GC Strategies, as part of the ArriveCAN Application investigation, which was launched following allegations of procurement misconduct in October 2022. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) received a parliamentary question in November 2023 regarding the types of contracts awarded by the department to DALIAN Enterprises since November 2015, the services being provided, and the total contract values.

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Minister by name: Petitpas Taylor, Ginette (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages

Dec 6, 2024

Striking employees of Canada Post do not have access to their usual health benefits while on strike.

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Minister by name: MacKinnon, Steven (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Labour and Seniors

Dec 6, 2024

Publication of the 2025 Canada Food Price Report

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Minister by name: Sudds, Jenna (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Families, Children and Social Development