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  Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development (Canada) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development (French: Ministre des Ressources humaines et du Développement des compétences) of Canada is the member of the Cabinet of Canada responsible for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, the federal department that oversees programs such as Employment Insurance and Canada Student Loans.
On February 6, 2006, Prime Minister Stephen Harper amalgamated the responsibilities of the Minister of Social Development into this portfolio, and the Minister is now styled Minister of Human Resources and Social Development.
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Minister_of_Human_Resources_and_Skills_Development_(Canada)   (165 words)

  
 Supreme Court of Canada - Decisions - Hodge v. Canada (Minister of Human Resources Development)
Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration), [1999] 1 S.C.R. Gosselin v.
Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration), [2000] 1 S.C.R. 2000 SCC 28, at para.
Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration), [1999] 1 S.C.R. 497, the basis of the differential treatment (age) was identified at the outset (para.
scc.lexum.umontreal.ca /en/2004/2004scc65/2004scc65.html   (6092 words)

  
 Memorandum of Understanding - English Linguistic Minority
CANADA and the TABLE agree that the Committee shall continue and be composed of representatives of the English linguistic minority communities in Quebec that are represented by the TABLE and representatives of each of the Federal Signatories.
CANADA, the TABLE and the QCGN agree that the mandate of the Committee shall be to provide advice on the policies, programs and services of each of the Federal Signatories in the areas of human resource and community economic development.
The advice shall be aimed at fostering the development and enhanced vitality of the English linguistic minority communities in Quebec in the areas of human resource and community economic development.
www.hrma-agrh.gc.ca /ollo/adv-pro/memo2-protocole2_e.asp   (2128 words)

  
 95-03-09: Statement by Canada, HE Hon. Lloyd Axworthy (EN)
AS WRITTEN CANADA Statement by the Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, Minister for Human Resources Development to the World Summit for Social Development Copenhagen, Denmark March 6-12, 1995 Chairman, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am pleased to be able to join you during this historic summit.
As the UNDP's 1994 Human Development Report states: It is not the level of income alone that matters - it is also the use that is made of this income.
This conference, in combination with the UN conferences on children, the environment and development, human rights, population and development, and the upcoming conference on women, are shaping a very important dialogue on the role of the UN.
www.un.org /documents/ga/conf166/gov/950309105953.htm   (1738 words)

  
 Human Resources Development Sector
Canada Post actively participates in the activities of the network of national coordinators responsible for the implementation of section 41 of the OLA.
Health Canada actively participates in the meetings and work of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada steering committee, where it recommended various measures to improve the capacity to receive immigrants and provide for their economic, social and cultural integration.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) is responsible for providing all Canadians with the tools they need to thrive and prosper in the workplace and community, through human capital development and labour market development.
www.pch.gc.ca /progs/lo-ol/pubs/2003-2004/ra-ar_vol2/4_e.cfm   (1827 words)

  
 Department of Human Resources Development Act
The Minister may, subject to any regulations that the Treasury Board may make for the purposes of this section, fix fees in respect of products, rights and privileges provided by the Minister, the Department or the Commission or any other board or agency of the Government of Canada for which the Minister has responsibility.
The Minister may, with the approval of the Governor in Council, establish such bodies as are necessary to assist and advise the Minister and to cooperate with provincial authorities for the purposes of this Act.
It is the function of the National Council of Welfare to advise the Minister in respect of any matters relating to social welfare that the Minister may refer to the Council for its consideration or that the Council considers appropriate.
laws.justice.gc.ca /en/H-5.8/48608.html   (3317 words)

  
 Canada ( Minister of Human Resources and Development ) v. Reisenger Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Canada (Minister of Human Resources and Development) v.
Reference: [2005] 3 F.C.R. Canada (Minister of Human Resources and Development) v.
Judicial review of Canada Pension Plan-Old Age Security Review Tribunal's decision payments of guaranteed income supplement benefit (GIS benefit) should be made to respondent even though failed to submit application within one-year post-mortem deadline--Mr.
reports.fja.gc.ca /fc/2005/fic/v3/2005fc34999.html   (81 words)

  
 CUPE > Letter to Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada and The Honourable Anne ...
Skills development is in the interest of both health care employers and unions.
Human resource planning, involving government (both federal and provincial), employers, unions, and educators, is absolutely essential.
If the program has mandatory human resource planning, inclusive decision-making structures, and a defined training process with more flexibility, there is the additional possibility of reducing layoff and a consequent reduction in unemployment benefits.
www.cupe.ca /www/ei/4670   (1714 words)

  
 Charlottetown Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students open for business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Shawn Murphy, Member of Parliament for Hillsborough, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada, is pleased to announce the opening of the Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students (HRCC-S) in Charlottetown.
The Government of Canada is planning to invest about $256,383 in the Hillsborough constituency to help employers hire students this summer through the Summer Career Placements (SCP) program-a component of SSJA.
As a part of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, SSJA is delivered in partnership with businesses, non-governmental organizations, communities and other levels of government, to help youth enter the world of work.
www1.servicecanada.gc.ca /en/pe/communiques/01-08.shtml   (448 words)

  
 2000 Report of the Auditor General of Canada - October - Chapter 11 - Human Resources Development Canada - Grants and ...
Despite this delegation, the Deputy Minister remains responsible for the administration of the Department and, in turn, is responsible to the Minister.
In addition, as indicated in the government's response to the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, HRDC is committed to reporting on the impact of its corrective measures in future departmental performance reports.
The CJF was to facilitate human and social development by working with partners, particularly in the private sector, to generate the sustainable economic activity needed to create jobs in regions and communities of high unemployment (10 percent or more).
www.oag-bvg.gc.ca /domino/reports.nsf/html/0011ce.html   (16860 words)

  
 Notes for an address by The Honourable Pierre S. Pettigrew Minister of Human Resources Development Canada
Canada stresses a commitment to lifelong learning, which is rapidly becoming a part of every worker's life.
At that forum, Canada's Secretary of State for Children and Youth, the Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrew, chaired a round-table discussion that examined the proposed Declaration on Youth from the perspective of indigenous youth.
Canada recognizes that our youth are our future and we have invested economically and socially in our youth to prepare them for that future.
www.un.org /events/youth98/speeches/098can.htm   (1004 words)

  
 LANCASTER HOUSE - Labour Employment and Human Rights Law Publishers
The Minister of Human Resources Development appealed the Tribunal's decision to the Pension Appeals Board, which reversed the Review Tribunal's decision, holding that the definition of "spouse" in s.2(1) of the CPP does not offend s.15(1) of the Charter.
Canada, [1999] S.C.J. No. 12 (QL), "requires that this Court adopt the comparator group chosen by the applicant unless it can be shown that there is a paucity of evidence or a failure to plead that comparator.
In the result, the Court of Appeal struck down the definition of "spouse" in s.2(1) of the Canada Pension Plan, and declared Hodge to be entitled to a survivor's pension.
www.lancasterhouse.com /supreme/recent_hodge.asp   (601 words)

  
 Legislative Electronic Publications -- Governments Of Canada And Manitoba Announce Five-year Collaboration Agreement ...
It demonstrates the Government of Canada’s support of national surveys and research on kids and families as they relate to human development and well-being.
Under the Agreement, the Government of Canada is transferring $500 million per year to provincial and territorial governments to help them improve and expand programs in four key areas: healthy pregnancy, birth and infancy; parenting and family supports; early childhood development, learning and care; and community supports.
The Government of Canada is committed to working with provincial and territorial governments as well as educational institutions, communities, educators, businesses and families to meet the challenges facing children and youth in Canada.
www.gov.mb.ca /chc/press/top/2003/09/2003-09-08-02.html   (1372 words)

  
 Federal-Provincial #98-067 - CANADA AND SASKATCHEWAN SIGN LABOUR MARKET DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - Government News Release
The Honourable Ralph E. Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources and M.P. (Wascana), on behalf of the Honourable Pierre S. Pettigrew, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada, and the Honourable Joanne Crofford, Minister of Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training, today signed the Canada-Saskatchewan Agreement on Labour Market Development.
Today's announcement acts on commitments made by the Government of Canada in the 1996 Speech from the Throne and in the May 1996 Labour Market Development Proposal made to the provinces and territories to seek new partnerships in labour market development.
It gives Saskatchewan the tools to develop labour market initiatives specifically suited to local needs." As part of the agreement, up to 114 Human Resources Development Canada full-time equivalents fully funded by the Government of Canada will be transferred to the Government of Saskatchewan.
www.gov.sk.ca /newsrel/releases/1998/02/06-067.html   (604 words)

  
 The Globalist | Biography of Pierre Pettigrew
Pierre Pettigrew was appointed as Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs in July 2004.
In 2003, he was named Minister of Health, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister responsible for Official Languages.
Pettigrew served as Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada from 1981 to 1984, as executive assistant to the Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party from 1978 to 1981.
www.theglobalist.com /DBWeb/AuthorBiography.aspx?AuthorId=33   (212 words)

  
 Summerside Human Resource Centre or Students Open For Business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
SSJA provides financial help to employers who hire students, creates Human Resource Centres for Students and offers many other initiatives to help young people find work during the summer.
Joe McGuire, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada, is pleased to announce the official opening of the Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students (HRCC-S) in Summerside.
The Government of Canada is planning to invest $312,603 in the Egmont constituency to help employers hire students this summer through the Summer Career Placements (SCP) program-a component of SSJA.
www1.servicecanada.gc.ca /en/pe/communiques/01-13.shtml   (441 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (http://www.aucc.ca/) for universities.
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Human Resources Development Canada.
Disclaimer The material herein was prepared under the direction of the Minister of Human Resources Development Canada.
jobfutures.ca /fos/print/U530p1.html   (392 words)

  
 TASA Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
On August 3, 1999, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien appointed the Honourable Jane Stewart Minister of Human Resources Development Canada.
All Canadians and immigrants to Canada know that their knowledge, skills and abilities are important within the community and at work.
Canada must demonstrate its commitment to lifelong learning through rigorous and enthusiastic practices that support the recognition of all learning.
www.tasa2000.com /events.htm   (349 words)

  
 2000 Report of the Auditor General of Canada - April - Chapter 2 - Human Resources Development Canada - Service Quality ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
National initiatives in recent years have included developing a policy to guide its approach to high-quality service, implementing a new service delivery network to make services more accessible to Canadians and setting out national service commitments to clients.
The key elements of the approach were consultation with clients, employees, unions and partners; development and communication of service commitments; accountability; measurement of results; and continuous improvement.
In addition, the policy requires each HRCC to develop and implement an annual quality management plan and to report on activities associated with that plan.
www.oag-bvg.gc.ca /domino/reports.nsf/html/0002ce.html   (8675 words)

  
 Natural Resources Canada Press Release: 2002/117
Minister Dhaliwal, with Human Resources Development Canada Minister Jane Stewart, International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew and Industry Minister Allan Rock, developed this package after consultations with the softwood lumber industry and the provinces.
Canada has confidence in the strength of its legal cases — recent WTO rulings have supported Canada’s position that the industry is not subsidized and should not be subject to U.S. duties or penalties.
This new funding builds upon the Government of Canada’s commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of Canadians and the sustainability of communities, both of which are essential elements of the quality of life of Canadians.
www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca /media/archives/newsreleases/2002/2002117_e.htm   (746 words)

  
 Authorities and Responsibilities - Memorandum of Understanding Between Human Resources Development Canada and Transport ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
HRDC-Labour and Transport Canada are responsible for the investigation of hazardous occurrences in the aviation, marine and railway industries and for the application and enforcement of the Code.
Transport Canada, on behalf of HRDC-Labour and pursuant to the present MOU, is responsible for on-board employees.
Transport Canada may issue policy documents on the application and enforcement of the Code in the federal transportation sector only after it has ensured, through consultation with HRDC-Labour, that the documents are consistent with the overall federal program and policies on OSH.
www.tc.gc.ca /marinesafety/MOSH/Online-Documents/MOU/Part4.htm   (231 words)

  
 Human Resources and Skills Development
This department and Social Development Canada were formed when the former department of Human Resources Development Canada was split into two departments.
The Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, The Minister of Labour and Housing and The Minister of State for Human Resources are responsible for this Department
The Department of Human Resources and Skills Development (HRSD) is responsible for providing all Canadians with the tools they need to thrive and prosper in the workplace and community.
www.gdsourcing.com /works/HumanHRDC.htm   (171 words)

  
 News Release - Disability book   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Human Resources Development Canada and Canadian Council on Social Development release document "Living with disability in Canada"
OTTAWA - The Honourable Pierre S. Pettigrew, Minister of Human Resources Development, and the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD) today jointly released "Living with Disability in Canada - An Economic Portrait", the most current and comprehensive analysis of the economic circumstances facing persons living with a disability in Canada.
The publication of "Living with Disability in Canada" is one such example of this collaboration.
www.ccsd.ca /pr_lwd.htm   (371 words)

  
 News Release - November 20, 2002
The document Early Childhood Development Activities and Expenditures: Government of Canada Report 2001-2002 provides updated progress reports on activities and expenditures undertaken by the federal government in support of young children and their families since it began implementing the September, 2000, Federal/Provincial/Territorial Early Childhood Development (ECD) Agreement.
“This is evidence of the Government of Canada’s commitment to the health and well-being of Canada’s children, and to enhancing measures to address the gap in life chances between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children,” said the Minister.
Under the Agreement, the Government of Canada is providing $2.2 billion over five years to provincial and territorial governments to support their investments in any or all of four priority areas.
socialunion.gc.ca /news/ecd20-11-02-e.htm   (710 words)

  
 political
Clint Dunford, Alberta Minister of Human Resources and Employment
As Minister of Human Resources Development Canada, I am encouraged by the contribution being made by telework towards creating jobs, modernizing our labour markets, and increasing the options available to Canadian workers.
The increased flexibility provided by this new work style is helping Canadian employers become more competitive in an increasingly demanding global marketplace while providing workers with more choices as they seek to balance their work, personal lives and family responsibilities.
www.ivc.ca /teleworkday/td1999/td99political.html   (1741 words)

  
 TBS Organization - Secretary of the Treasury Board
Wouters was Deputy Minister, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and Chairperson, Canada Employment Insurance Commission and before that, Deputy Minister, Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) and Chairperson, Canada Employment Insurance Commission and Deputy Minister of Labour.
Wouters remained with the Privy Council Office until September 1997 when he was appointed Deputy Minister of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Canada).
In 2002, he became Deputy Minister of Human Resources Development Canada and in December 2003, Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
www.tbs-sct.gc.ca /organisation/sec_e.asp   (322 words)

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