Hajdú

Statement from the Minister of Indigenous Services on the preliminary findings from the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation

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Saturday, April 20, 2024
First Nations, United Nations, Sanitation, Hajdú, Drinking water, Water, Government, Environmental remediation

More work must be done to ensure all First Nations have access to clean drinking water.

Key Points: 
  • More work must be done to ensure all First Nations have access to clean drinking water.
  • Our Government has increased funding by 150% in water infrastructure and followed the lead of First Nations communities with a plan to lift all long-term drinking water advisories.
  • After extensive consultation with First Nations partners across Canada, we also tabled Bill C-61, the proposed First Nations Clean Water Act, that provides the next steps to ensure clean drinking water in First Nations.
  • Our Government will be with communities every step of the way to ensure they have clean drinking water for generations to come."

Statement - Ministers provide a status update on federal action to address ongoing situation at Kearl Oil Sands Mine

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Monday, March 20, 2023
Imperial Oil, Indigenous Services Canada, Communication, Hajdú, Drinking water, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Ministry of Energy (Alberta), Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fort Chipewyan, Climate change, Government, Protected area, Mikisew Cree First Nation, Trust, Fort McKay First Nation, Fishery, Water, Alberta Energy Regulator, Indigenous self-government in Canada, First Nations, Regional municipality, Environment, Federation, Health, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, EDGE, Safety, Oil, Bottled water, Lake Athabasca

This slow notification to the federal government and Indigenous communities is of serious concern.

Key Points: 
  • This slow notification to the federal government and Indigenous communities is of serious concern.
  • "Ministers Guilbeault and Hajdu would like to provide an overview of a number of federal actions underway to address the situation and support local communities:
    Environment and Climate Change Canada's enforcement officers are continuing to monitor the cleanup.
  • Minister Guilbeault introduced the idea of a joint federal-provincial-Indigenous working group, with participation from the oil companies, to address the immediate concerns around the Kearl Oil Sands Mine situation to restore trust and give transparency to all parties involved.
  • The Government of Canada is ready to engage on longer-term options to address water quality concerns of communities.

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak / Women of the Métis Nation Congratulates New Cabinet Ministers and Thanks Former Ministers for their Collaboration

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Gender equality, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Mental health, MTI, Cabinet, LFMO, Human, Cabinet (government), Les Femmes, Rideau Hall, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, Hajdú, Federation, Time, Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care, Addiction, Indigenous, IEN, First Nations, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, Animal

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) / Women of the Mtis Nation congratulates the federal government on its new Cabinet, announced this morning at Rideau Hall.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) / Women of the Mtis Nation congratulates the federal government on its new Cabinet, announced this morning at Rideau Hall.
  • In addition, LFMO would like to congratulate Minister Marci Ien on her new Cabinet appointment as Minister for Women, Gender Equality and Youth.
  • Similarly, LFMO acknowledges, with deep appreciation, the unfailing support of former Minister of Women and Gender Equality, Honorable Maryam Monsef.
  • Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) speaks as the national and international voice for the Women of the Mtis Nation across the Mtis Motherland, spanning Ontario westward to British Columbia.

Meeting with federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu - Federal government responding to the state of crisis at the frontlines of health care

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Friday, April 3, 2020
Hajdú, Purchasing

OTTAWA, April 3, 2020 /CNW/ -I was pleased to meet with Minister Hajdu today to reinforce that we have a state of crisis on our hands on the frontlines of Canadian health care.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, April 3, 2020 /CNW/ -I was pleased to meet with Minister Hajdu today to reinforce that we have a state of crisis on our hands on the frontlines of Canadian health care.
  • Minister Hajdu confirmed that the federal government is confronted with a global demand for PPE, but remains steadfast in working with the provinces and territories to secure more supplies domestically and internationally.
  • The minister also acknowledged the need for more clarity and transparency around this process, responding directly to a CMA recommendation.
  • The minister welcomed our insights and emphasized that bulk purchasing between the federal and provincial/territorial governments remains the most effective way to procure supplies.

/R E P E A T -- Minister Hajdu announces investment in women entrepreneurs/

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Friday, June 28, 2019
Business, Articles, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Patty Hajdu, Hajdú, Mary Ng, Northern Ontario, Female entrepreneurs, Community Futures

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, joined local women entrepreneurs and business leaders to celebrate women's entrepreneurship in Canada and share how the federal government is helping women succeed.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, joined local women entrepreneurs and business leaders to celebrate women's entrepreneurship in Canada and share how the federal government is helping women succeed.
  • Minister Hajdu, on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, announced an investment of up to $400,000 in five northern Ontario women-owned or -led companies through the Women Entrepreneurship Fund .
  • Additionally, Minister Hajdu announced an investment of up to $1.4 million through the LaCloche Manitoulin Business Assistance Corporation.
  • The Corporation, along with community partners, will be launching the Northern Ontario Community Futures Women in Business Enhancement Project.

Minister Hajdu announces investment in women entrepreneurs

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
Business, Articles, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Patty Hajdu, Hajdú, Female entrepreneurs

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, joined local women entrepreneurs and business leaders to celebrate women's entrepreneurship in Canada and share how the federal government is helping women succeed.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, joined local women entrepreneurs and business leaders to celebrate women's entrepreneurship in Canada and share how the federal government is helping women succeed.
  • Minister Hajdu, on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, announced an investment of up to $400,000 in five northern Ontario women-owned or -led companies through the Women Entrepreneurship Fund .
  • Additionally, Minister Hajdu announced an investment of up to $1.4 million through the LaCloche Manitoulin Business Assistance Corporation.
  • The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) will help women start and grow their businesses by improving access to financing, talent, networks and expertise through an investment of nearly $2 billion.

Expert Panel to provide advice on complex workplace issues facing Canadians

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Patty Hajdu, Hajdú, Riddell, Workplace, Canada Labour Code, International labour law, Government of Canada, Politicians, Business

Important changes to the Canada Labour Code were recently made but the Government's work to modernize the Code isn't done.

Key Points: 
  • Important changes to the Canada Labour Code were recently made but the Government's work to modernize the Code isn't done.
  • Today,the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced that the Government has established an independent Expert Panel to study the more complex workplace issues facing Canadian employers and workers.The process to select panelists was lengthy, thorough and extensive.
  • The other Panel members are Richard Dixon, Mary Gellatly, Dalia Gesualdi-Fecteau, Kathryn A. Raymond, Q.C., W. Craig Riddell and Rosa B. Walker.
  • One strong message was repeated throughout the consultations: The way Canadians work has changed, but federal labour standards have not.

Statement by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour

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Monday, November 19, 2018
Patty Hajdu, Hajdú, ONTARIO, Politics of Canada, Government of Canada

GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 19, 2018 /CNW/ -The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement today to kick off Education Savings Week 2018 in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 19, 2018 /CNW/ -The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement today to kick off Education Savings Week 2018 in Canada.
  • That's why our Government is focused on ensuring children have the financial support they need for their post-secondary education.
  • This year, the theme of Education Savings Week is Start good habits early.
  • The earlier families start saving for a child's education, the easier it is for them to pursue postsecondary education.

Minister Hajdu concludes productive G20 Education and Employment Ministerial Meetings in Argentina

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Friday, September 7, 2018
Patty Hajdu, Tina Beaudry-Mellor, G20, Hajdú, Education minister, Saskatchewan, Government of Canada, Politics of Canada

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, concluded threedays of meetings with her counterparts at the G20 ministerial meetings on education and employment, held in Mendoza, Argentina.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, concluded threedays of meetings with her counterparts at the G20 ministerial meetings on education and employment, held in Mendoza, Argentina.
  • At the meeting, education ministers discussed innovative education policies, skills development, lifelong learning and international financing of education.
  • Minister Hajdu was joined by the Honourable Tina Beaudry-Mellor, Saskatchewan Minister of Advanced Education, Status of Women and Innovation.
  • The ministerial meeting wrapped up with employment ministers exchanging on the theme of the future of work.