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The Honourable Diane Finley

The Government of Canada delivers Employment Insurance fairness for the self-employed

TORONTO, ONTARIO, November 3, 2009—The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, announcing Employment Insurance measures that will benefit self-employed workers at a press conference in Toronto.

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The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn

The Government of Canada delivers Employment Insurance fairness for the self-employed in Quebec

MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC, November 3, 2009—The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture), announcing Employment Insurance measures that will benefit self-employed workers at a press conference in Montréal.

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Back row: Mr. Stefan Wadas; Consul General Marek Ciesielczuk; the Honourable Peter Kent; and Ms. Tracy Kamino. Front row: Ms. Adele Tylak; Ms. Daniela Debowy; Ms. Helena Golebiowski; the Honourable Diane Finley; and Mr. Jesse Flis.

The Government of Canada announces the coming into force of the Agreement on Social Security between Canada and Poland

Toronto, Ontario, October 15, 2009—The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, accompanied by the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas), announced the coming into force of an Agreement that will help people who have lived or worked in both Canada and Poland to qualify for old age, retirement, disability or survivor benefits from both countries.

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Government of Canada helps YMCA/YWCA provide young Canadians with work experience

Toronto, Ontario, September 25, 2009—Minister Finley in the company of Ms. Janet Emmett, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of YMCA Canada, and Ms. Paulette Senior, Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Canada, at the launch of the YMCA/YWCA Youth Eco Internship Program, which received $15 million in funding under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

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Improvements to Employment Insurance for long-tenured workers

Ottawa, Ontario, September 14, 2009—Minister Finley and the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture), answering questions from the media following their statement regarding an Employment Insurance measure for long-tenured workers.

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Minister Diane Finley supports youth in skilled trades at the WorldSkills Competition in Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, September 2, 2009—Minister Finley in the company of Mr. Mike Holmes, “Canada’s most trusted contractor.”

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Minister Finley had the opportunity to meet with the members of Team Canada, their coaches and their families at the 40th WorldSkills Competition in Calgary.

Minister Diane Finley supports skilled trades at the WorldSkills Competition in Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, September 1, 2009—The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, spoke at the opening ceremonies for the 40th WorldSkills Competition.

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