Apr 29, 2022 | International
Early learning and child care programs designed by and with Indigenous families and communities give Indigenous children, including Métis children, the best start in life and form an essential part of reconciliation.
Government of Canada highlights two projects led by the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan
April 29, 2022 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Employment and Social Development Canada
Early learning and child care programs designed by and with Indigenous families and communities give Indigenous children, including Métis children, the best start in life and form an essential part of reconciliation.
Today, Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, participated in the early learning and child care conference Guiding Our Children—Elders Sharing Their Voice, organized by Métis Nation–Saskatchewan. The Minister highlighted Canada’s investments in Indigenous early learning and child care, including the implementation of a Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system with Indigenous, provincial and territorial partners. This system builds on the vision and principles of the co-developed Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework to continue progress towards an early learning and child care system designed and delivered by Indigenous nations and governments that meets the needs of Indigenous families, including Métis families, wherever they live.
The Minister also brought attention to two projects led by Métis Nation–Saskatchewan to improve access to high-quality, culturally appropriate early learning and child care for Métis children.
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan is receiving almost $3 million under the Early Learning and Child Care Innovation Program for their Miyo Kiskinahamatowin ashi Sitokatowin: Awasisak Program Teaching and Supporting our Children project. This project will address parents’ knowledge, language and Métis and First Nation cultural awareness to improve early development and school readiness for their children, in the Pinehouse Lake community.
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan also received over $337,000 as part of the Indigenous early learning and child care quality improvement projects for their Who I Am project. The recently completed project developed culturally relevant early learning and child care resources to help develop a strong sense of Métis identity in the 12 Métis Nation regions in Saskatchewan. Overall, these projects support new approaches to Indigenous governance, coordination and delivery of culturally appropriate early learning and child care for Métis families and children.
“Early learning and child care designed by and with Indigenous families and communities gives Indigenous children the best start in life. These projects along with the implementation of a Canada-wide early learning and child care system will give more Métis children better access to high-quality and culturally-appropriate early learning and child care.”
–Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
“It is our Métis government’s responsibility to care for our children in the best way, to create a strong foundation in our Métis identity, culture, values, and language. Our working partnerships help make this happen. We’re honoured to have the Government of Canada as one of our partners and have Minister Gould join us as we support early learning throughout Saskatchewan with our Métis government.”
– Métis Nation–Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum
Budget 2017 invested $1.7 billion over 10 years, starting in the 2018 to 2019 fiscal year, to support the co-developed Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework and strengthen culturally appropriate early learning and child care programs for Indigenous children and families.
The 2020 Fall Economic Statement announced that this funding will be made permanent and ongoing at $210 million per year, starting in 2028–29. Budget 2021 committed an additional $2.5 billion over five years, and $542 million annually ongoing, to continue the progress toward establishing an early learning and child care system that meets the needs of Indigenous families, wherever they live.
Since 2015, the Government of Canada has delivered real improvements to make life more affordable coast to coast to coast, including making a historic investment of up to $30 billion over five years to build a Canada-wide early learning and child care system in collaboration with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners. By the end of 2022, child care fees will have been reduced by an average of 50%, and by March 2026, the average child care fee for all regulated child care spaces across Canada will be $10-a-day.
Mohammad Hussain
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Karina Gould, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Mohammad.a.Hussain@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Apr 17, 2022 | International
Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada makes targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow our economy and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind.
April 14, 2022 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Employment and Social Development CanadaThrough Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada makes targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow our economy and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind.
Today, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould participated in a roundtable with green jobs and clean technology businesses to discuss how smart climate investments today are good for Canadian workers, good for the Canadian economy, and good for the planet.
Budget 2022 invests in Canadians and making life more affordable. Budget 2022 investments will ensure Canadian workers have the skills they need for the good-paying jobs of today and tomorrow, and will make it easier for the skilled immigrants that our economy needs to make Canada their home. The Budget makes further significant investments in affordable child care, in our public health care system, and in advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Budget 2022 also invests in Canada’s future and the clean economy that will drive it. To help Canadians and Canadian businesses benefit from the global transition to a clean economy, Budget 2022 includes new incentives for the development of clean technologies and carbon capture, utilization and storage. The Government will invest more than $3 billion in funding to make zero-emission vehicles more affordable for Canadians and build and expand a national network of zero-emission vehicle charging stations ,as well as make new investments in clean energy. In addition, Budget 2022 will make further investments to protect our land, lakes and oceans, including funding to renew and expand the Oceans Protection Plan, and support the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
Economic growth and innovation is key to Canada’s long-term prosperity. New investments include launching the new world-leading Canada Growth Fund which will attract tens of billions of dollars in private investment in Canadian industries and Canadian jobs, and a new innovation and investment agency that will help drive productivity and growth across our economy. The Budget also proposes to implement Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy—one that will create thousands of good jobs and capitalize on a growing need for the minerals used in everything from phones to electric cars. Measures also include steps to build more resilient supply chains, and to cut taxes for Canada’s growing small businesses.
Canada entered the pandemic with the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio of all G7 countries—an advantage that has since increased relative to other countries. Canada has seen the best jobs recovery in the G7, and as of March 2022, has recovered 115 percent of the jobs lost at the height of the pandemic, with an unemployment rate that sits at just 5.3 percent—the lowest rate on record since 1976.
With Budget 2022, Canada will maintain this leading position, and maintain its fiscally responsible approach to economic growth and to building an economy that works for everyone. Crucially, it upholds the government’s fiscal anchor—a declining debt-to-GDP ratio and the unwinding of COVID-19-related deficits, which will ensure that Canada’s finances remain sustainable in the long-term.
“Budget 2022 is about growing our economy, creating good jobs and building a Canada where nobody gets left behind. Our plan is responsible and considered, and it is going to mean more homes and good-paying jobs for Canadians; cleaner air and cleaner water for our children; and a stronger and more resilient economy for years to come.”
– Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland
“Through Budget 2022, we are taking steps to help Canada continue to be a leader in global efforts to fight climate change and protect our nature. Building a clean economy will create the good-paying middle class jobs of today and tomorrow and will help Canadian parents provide the best possible future for their children.”
– Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould
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Apr 16, 2022 | International
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will make a funding announcement on innovative Early Learning and Child Care practices for the benefit of families in Canada.
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will make a funding announcement on innovative Early Learning and Child Care practices for the benefit of families in Canada.
A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. Date:
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m. MDT
Place: Getting Ready for Inclusion Today (The Grit Program)
12852 – 141 Street NW
Edmonton AB T5L 4N8
Journalists who want to participate must register by contacting media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with their name and media outlet before 08:00 a.m. MDT on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
Instructions:
Arrive between 20 and 30 minutes prior to the announcement.
Do not attend if you have any symptoms associated with COVID-19.
Please note that wearing a face covering is mandatory.
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Mar 2, 2022 | International
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be participating in the Together|Ensemble 2022 conference in her role as Canada’s Federal Government lead on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be participating in the Together|Ensemble 2022 conference in her role as Canada’s Federal Government lead on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. Date:
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Together|Ensemble 2022 takes place from March 2 to March 4. Journalists are invited to register for the conference.
There is no media availability during the event. Journalists who want to interview the Minister can send a request with their name and media outlet to media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
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For information (media only):
Mohammad Hussain
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould
mohammad.a.hussain@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Feb 22, 2022 | International
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join the Honourable Wayne Ewasko, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning of Manitoba, to announce additional support for recruitment, retention of Early Learning and Childcare workers across Manitoba.
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join the Honourable Wayne Ewasko, Minister of Education & Early Childhood Learning of Manitoba, to announce additional support for recruitment, retention of Early Learning and Childcare workers across Manitoba.
Media availability will follow the announcement.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
DATE: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
TIME: 9:30 a.m. CST
Journalists who want to participate must use the Zoom link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85607448908?pwd=bk5LdlpCOTAxcUd2cWVYZWxMYThVZz09
Meeting ID: 856 0744 8908
Passcode: 235531
Dial-In: 204-272-7920
The event is also being Livestreamed on:
http://news.gov.mb.ca
https://youtube.com/user/ManitobaGovernment
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