Canada: Labour Market Development Agreements

Labour Market Development Agreements: In jurisdictions where agreements are not secured, says Tuesdays document, the government will deliver its signature national job training program starting April 1, through Service Canada, according to The Chronicle Herald. The Tories will also renegotiate the $1.95 billion-a-year Labour Market Development Agreements, as promised, so that job training is matched to the demands of labour markets. The funds are specifically designed to support workers across Canada who qualify for employment insurance and The federal budget makes clear Ottawa will enforce the contentious Canada Job Grant in just six weeks, with or without co-operation from the provinces and territories. Thats to ensure employers and Canadians in all jurisdictions have the opportunity to benefit from the grant. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.