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Title:

Diversity Works: Exploring supported employment experiences of BIPOC who experience disability

Agreement Number:

018133314

Agreement Value:

$247,872.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 18, 2021 - May 17, 2022

Description:

The objectives of the Labour Funding Program are to: • promote respect for fundamental labour rights and international obligations through capacity building of labour administrations and exchange of good practice in the areas of labour relations and working conditions; • develop and transfer knowledge on effective approaches to address the labour dimensions of globalization in Canada and internationally; • strengthen relationships that foster collaboration, partnership, alliances and networks to address labour issues; • support the capacity of governments, labour and management, and employers and employees to identify and address labour issues; and, • promote knowledge sharing through the development, exchange and application of knowledge, tools and resources that address labour issues and/or sustain or enhance labour practices and labour relations.

Organization:

Employment and Social Development Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of the Labour Funding Program are:
• International Trade and Labour (ITL) Contributes to increased partner countries’ enforcement of internationally accepted labour legislation. Commitment to develop and implement Action Plans to address identified labour issues is expected to result in increased monitoring and enforcement of adherence to labour standards and legislation.
•Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) The capacity to address occupational health and safety issues, as well as, the development, updating and harmonization of occupational health and safety standards and practices will contribute to a reduction in work-related accidents and illness. • Workplace Opportunities (WORBE)The improvement in representation for the four designated groups within sectors with chronic under-representation. Increased understanding among stakeholders of industry specific barriers to inclusion and effective human resources practices to address them. Development of new tools and guides tailored to industry specific needs.

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3L2C1

Reference Number:

141-2021-2022-Q3-01200

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

867206401RP0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Association For Supported Employment

Program:

LFP - Workplace Opportunities – Cont

Program Purpose:

The Labour Funding Program (LFP) works in collaboration with governments, intergovernmental organizations, non-government organizations, employers, unions and employees to support Labour Program’s Strategic Outcome “safe, fair, and productive workplaces and cooperative workplace relations” in Canada and abroad.