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  Paul Martin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Martin (born August 28, 1938, in Windsor, Ontario) was the 21st Prime Minister of Canada and is the outgoing leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
Canada Steamship Lines, the company he was obliged to dispose of upon assuming the office of Prime Minister, came under fire in the 2006 election for its practice of employing flags of convenience, to avoid taxes.
During his tenure as finance minister, Martin was responsible for lowering Canada's debt-to-GDP ratio from a peak of seventy per cent to about fifty per cent in the mid-1990s.
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 Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Department of Human Resources and Skills Development, also referred to as Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for providing Canadians with the resources and skills needed for the workplace and their community.
In July 2005, Bill C-23, an Act to establish the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development and Bill C-22, an Act to establish the Department of Social Development and repeal the Department of Human Resources Development was given Royal Assent in Canadian Parliament.
In September 2005, the department's service delivery components were transferred to the new Service Canada initiative, which will take over the administration of Employment Insurance and Human Resource Centres of Canada for Students (HRCC-S), in addition to service delivery for other government departments such as [passports].
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 About Human Resources and Skills Development   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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.
Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
Deputy Minister of Labour and Associate Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
www.hrsdc.gc.ca /en/cs/comm/hrsd/about_us.shtml   (299 words)

  
 RPP 2005-2006-Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Part 2 of 6
The Government of Canada is working to achieve its goals of strengthening Canada's social foundations, building a 21st-century economy, and ensuring Canada's role in the world.
Canada is stronger when its citizens fully contribute their skills and talents to the labour market and our society.
Literacy and Essential Skills: Thirty million dollars will be invested over three years to enhance the National Literacy Secretariat's capacity to further develop partnerships with provinces, territories, business and labour to foster awareness of and involvement in literacy issues and to promote learning in the workplace.
www.tbs-sct.gc.ca /est-pre/20052006/HRSDC-RHDCC/HRSDC-RHDCCr5601_e.asp   (1606 words)

  
 The World Factbook 2004 -- Field Listing - Economy - overview
Attempts by the government to develop a larger and broader economy are restrained by Samoa's remote location, its limited transportation, and its devastating hurricanes.
Development of the tourism industry remains difficult however, because of the rugged coastline, lack of beaches, and the absence of an international airport.
Fiji, endowed with forest, mineral, and fish resources, is one of the most developed of the Pacific island economies, though still with a large subsistence sector.
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 The Honourable Joseph Volpe, Human Resources and Skills Development Minister
Skilled workers are the source of innovation - the key to sustaining economic growth in the new economy.
The Cultural Human Resources Council will receive $1.5 million to undertake a labour market information project that will allow them to analyze their training needs as well as develop a national occupational standard.
So the workplace, where skills are organized and used, is a very effective place for adult skills development.
www1.rhdcc.gc.ca /speeches-discours/040316.shtml   (1124 words)

  
 Letter to Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada and The Honourable Anne Mclellan, ...
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.
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 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)

  
 ACCC Conference 2005 - Tuesday, June 7, 2005
The objective of this workshop is to explore ways in which teaching can be taken beyond developing a knowledge of environmental issues to a point where learners will understand their own environmental impact, on both a local and global scale, and be motivated to adopt and advocate behaviours that are environmentally and socially responsible.
This workshop is intented for faculty, course developers and administrators involved in course development and assessment.
Through a study of projects identified by ACCC as exemplary practices in rural community development, the "on the ground" impact of competing visions regarding the roles of colleges and institutes were examined.
conference.accc.ca /2005/prog/tuesday.htm   (4061 words)

  
 News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
As the minister for Human Resources and Skills Development, Stronach will launch Service Canada, the flagship for a new generation of government machinery.
Before becoming Prime Minister, Paul Martin spoke of the need to overcome the "democratic deficit." He recognized that, while citizens elect their MPs to represent them in Parliament, party discipline leaves little room for independent thought and action.
Canada has always been a community of regions, even while it is a single entity.
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 Minister Volpe Announces 59 New Canada Research Chairs in Ontario   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Appointed Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Development, Professor Kuhlmeier has conducted multi-disciplined research on infants' cognitive abilities that will help advance the understanding of how humans reason and benefit the study of children with special needs, such as those with autism.
The Canada Research Chairs Program provides funding to help Canadian universities attract and retain researchers, with the goal of making the country one of the top five performing research and development countries in the world by 2010.
The Canada Foundation for Innovation is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada in 1997 to fund infrastructure for research, such as laboratory facilities or complex computer databases.
www.ic.gc.ca /cmb/welcomeic.nsf/ICPagesEPrint/85256A5D006B972085256F4A00619E93   (440 words)

  
 RPP 2005-2006-Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Part 6 of 6
A list of the federal institutions with which Human Resources and Skills Development Canada discloses personal information for the purpose of administering their respective legislation(s) will be included in the regulation.
Skills Development to help individuals to obtain skills for employment, ranging from basic to advanced skills through direct assistance to individuals, and, where applicable, contributions to provinces/territories or provincially/territorially funded training institutions to cover costs not included in tuition fees.
Two Canada Access Grants will be available, as of August 1, 2005, to assist: (1) dependent students from low-income families entering their first year of post-secondary studies (50% of tuition, up to $3,000); and (2) students with permanent disabilities in order to assist with education and living expenses (up to $2,000 annually).
www.tbs-sct.gc.ca /est-pre/20052006/HRSDC-RHDCC/HRSDC-RHDCCr5605_e.asp   (8454 words)

  
 The Honourable Joseph Volpe, Human Resources and Skills Development Minister
As the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and with responsibility in the caucus for Ontario and the GTA, I take a vital interest in your success.
I would also like to confirm that Human Resources and Skills Development will be contributing funds for research into the community social infrastructure needs of under-serviced neighbourhoods in Toronto.
I am firmly convinced that this is how it should work: the Government of Canada working in collaboration with the other levels of government, and with partners like the Maytree Foundation and all of you behind the Toronto Region Immigrant Council to better welcome immigrants into our society.
www1.hrsdc.gc.ca /speeches-discours/040120.shtml   (713 words)

  
 Service Canada - Speech   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Service Canada concept is much like a retail network for the Government of Canada, with services from many departments under one roof, so to speak.
We must be able to reflect the reality of Canada and respond to the needs of citizens in various regions and local communities.
That said, Service Canada is not just about faster and more efficient service - it's about this government's commitment to working with Canadians to strengthen our society by making sure people have access to the services and benefits they need, when they need them.
servicecanada.gc.ca /en/about/speech.html   (1264 words)

  
 MEETING BETWEEN THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, BELINDA STRONACH, AND QUEBEC'S MINISTER OF ...
While acknowledging their respective jurisdictions, the two ministers agreed on the importance of cooperating to ensure greater prosperity for all Canadians.
An approach that respects jurisdictional responsibilities while fostering cooperation between the provinces, territories and federal government is the key to successfully meeting the challenges of post secondary education.
Fournier announced an upcoming meeting of provincial and territorial ministers of education, of labour and of finance.
news.gc.ca /cfmx/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=172559   (322 words)

  
 CBC News: Conservative Stronach joins Liberals
The millionaire businesswoman becomes minister of human resources and skills development, the prime minister said Tuesday morning.
She also said Conservative Leader Stephen Harper is not sensitive to the needs of all parts of the country, and is jeopardizing national unity by allying himself with the Bloc Québécois.
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Lucienne Robillard had been leading the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development since mid-January, when cabinet was shuffled.
cbc.ca /story/canada/national/2005/05/17/stronach-liberals050517.html   (884 words)

  
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Canada Business Service Centres -- your first stop for business information whether you are a start-up entrepreneur or an established small business owner.
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The Encounters with Canada program is aimed at students aged 15 to 17.
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 Human Resources Management Services Kettering, Northants, UK
Our aim is to provide a professional, cost-effective approach to human resources management whatever size of business you operate - if you employ people then you need to ensure that you not only comply with on-going employment law changes and requirements, but that you manage your most valuable asset without hindering your operation.
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We see ourselves as an extension of your business and like you to feel that the service provided is one that would be in place if there were a permanent human resources function, i.e.
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 HUMAN RESOURCES AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
HUMAN RESOURCES AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, Minister of State to be styled Minister of
Within 30 days after the Minister receives it or, if Parliament is not then sitting, on any of the first 30 days that the House is sitting after it is received (annually from 2001 to 2006, no later than March 31 following the end of each of those years)
On any of the first 15 days on which the House is sitting after the Minister receives it (within one year after the fourth anniversary of the coming into force of Part 1 of this Act).
www.parl.gc.ca /37/3/parlbus/chambus/house/reports/11-hres-e.htm   (316 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
HRSD supports human capital development, labour market development and establishing a culture of lifelong learning for Canadians.
www.gdsourcing.com /works/HumanHRDC.htm   (171 words)

  
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT to be styled Minister of Social Development, Minister of
INDUSTRY, Minister of (includes documents to be tabled by the Registrar General of Canada)
SOLICITOR GENERAL OF CANADA to be styled Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
www.parl.gc.ca /37/3/parlbus/chambus/house/reports/toc-e.htm   (119 words)

  
 Prime Minister of Canada:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Munir Sheikh, currently Deputy Minister of Labour and Housing and Associate Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, becomes Deputy Minister of Labour and Associate Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development.
Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development
Deputy Minister of Labour and Housing and Associate Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development
www.pm.gc.ca /eng/news.asp?id=1001   (920 words)

  
 Minister Volpe Welcomes 50 New Canada Research Chairs at Ontario Universities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The national announcement of 137 new Canada Research Chairs worth $138.3 million was made on April 5 by Lucienne Robillard, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canada Research Chairs Program.
In fact, Canada Research Chairs are recognized internationally as leaders in their fields, whether they work in the natural sciences and engineering, in health, or in the social sciences and humanities.
Daniele Bélanger, Tier 2 Social Sciences and Humanities Canada Research Chair in Population, Gender, and Development $500,000 and $37,677 in CFI funding
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