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August 19, 2010 – Minister Jim Prentice announces Government of Canada funding to help local youth

Calgary, Alberta, August 19, 2010—The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre-North, announced Skills Link funding to Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary.

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June 28, 2010 – Government of Canada investment in literacy and essential skills to increase workplace health and safety

Mississauga, Ontario, June 28, 2010― The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour, and Mr. Bob Dechert, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Erindale, announce an investment in a literacy and essential skills development project that will benefit Canadian manufacturing workers and businesses.

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Federal, provincial and territorial governments cooperate to strengthen Canada’s job market

Toronto, Ontario, May 28, 2010―The Forum of Labour Market Ministers met today in Toronto.

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Minister Finley supports the full participation of Canadians with disabilities

Vancouver, British Columbia, March 20, 2010—The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, announced funding to the Canadian Paralympic Committee and to Ryerson University for projects that highlight the contributions that people with disabilities make to Canada and their communities.

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