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This Government says it is committed to the Canadian Armed Forces, yet it asked the Department of National Defence to cut its budget by $1 billion. How does that make sense?
Government of Canada Inuit Employment Plans
On September 17th, Statistics Canada released job vacancy data for the second quarter of 2024 from the Job Vacancy and Wage Survey (JVWS).
Q1 – Will the Government support Private Members' Bill C-355? Q2 – Why has the Government not acted on this mandate letter commitment? Q3 – What is the size of the live horse export market for slaughter? Q4 – What is the anticipated impact of the export ban on this sector? Q5 – This Bill will impact Indigenous producers. Why were First Nations and Métis groups not consulted on this? Q6 –Why is the government implementing a policy based on emotion? Q7- What actions are being taken by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency with regards to the new information provided by Animal Justice regarding injuries and deaths of horses being exported to Japan?
Natural Hazards in Canada are increasing in frequency and severity across the country. When Canadians are impacted by natural hazards (flooding, wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, etc.), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has procedures in place to deliver benefits and services to those affected.
How is the Government helping seniors access affordable housing?
How is the Government of Canada supporting workers in seasonal employment?
What will be the Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate in 2025?
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?