Cheryl Gallant Consults on Canada Job Grant

Pembroke, Ontario – Cheryl Gallant, M.P. for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, took the opportunity at this year’s highly successful Options 2013 to consult with employers and educators on the Canada Job Grant.

Options 2013 was made possible by $33,000 of federal funding through the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP). Over 2000 Renfrew County students attended a job fair, where skills competitions and employment opportunities were showcased.
MP Gallant with Karen Davies and Jamie Bramburger of Algonquin College
Gallant met with Karen Davies, Dean of Algonquin College, and Jamie Bramburger, Manager of Community & Student Affairs, during Options 2013 to discuss the new Canada Job Grant outlined in Economic Action Plan 2013. The initiative will create jobs by transforming the way Canadians receive skills training.

“The discussions provided me with the views from job creators on this innovative new approach to skills training,” said MP Gallant. “The Canada Job Grant will take skills-training choices out of the hands of government and put them where they belong: in the hands of employers with unfilled jobs and Canadians who want to work.”

The Canada Job Grant will allow Canadians, who have an offer for a new job or a better job, to qualify for up to $15,000 to learn new skills to accept the new or better job. The contributions for the Canada Job Grant will be a joint three-way funding program, with federal contributions being matched by the provinces and the potential employer. The Canada Job Grant is expected to assist up to 130 000 Canadians each year to have better access to the training they need to find work or improve their skills.

Economic Action Plan 2013 proposes new measures to connect Canadians with available jobs and equip them with the skills and training they need. These include the Canada Job Grant, creating opportunities for apprentices and providing support to under-represented groups, including persons with disabilities and youth.

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About the Canada Job Grant
The Canada Job Grant is being introduced to ensure Canadians are developing the skills that employers need to grow their businesses. For the Grant to be successful, employers will be key partners with governments in delivering the Grant, including identifying training needs, selecting trainees, and providing matching investments.
What are some key factors that you think will be important for the successful implementation of the Grant and to ensure broad take-up from employers?
Small and medium-sized enterprises are a key part of the Canadian economy, and it is important to ensure that the Grant is available to these employers as well. Are there any particular challenges that need to be considered to ensure these businesses access the Grant?
Are there any particular regional, local or sectoral considerations that should be taken into account to ensure all potential eligible employers can take advantage of the Grant?
It is important that all Canadians can obtain training through the Grant. Are there any key elements which need to be in place to ensure the Grant is accessible to all Canadians?
Are there any particular considerations related to supporting individuals from disadvantaged groups?
The Canada Job Grant is intended to be used to purchase short-term training at eligible educational institutions, including community colleges, career colleges and trade union training centres. It is important that the Grant supports the types of training that will give Canadians the skills employers need to grow their businesses. Are there any factors that should be taken into consideration to ensure the right training can be accessed through the Grant?
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