December 30, 2008 - SASKJOBS VISITS EXPLODE TO REACH 4 MILLION MARK Sparked by a strong provincial economy and a surge in interest following marketing activities in Ontario, SaskJobs.ca has reached 4 million annual visitors for the first time in its history. New Release
December 23, 2008 - MINIMUM AGE OF EMPLOYMENT LOWERED TO AGE 15 IN THE NEW YEAR Minister Says Government Will Maintain Balance Between Work Experience and Education. News Release
December 22, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN’S HIGHER WAGES CONTINUE TO RISE
The Saskatchewan economy remains strong, as payroll earnings continue to increase, according to a release today from Statistics Canada.
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December 19, 2008 - FEWER SASKATCHEWAN PEOPLE RECEIVING EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS
Saskatchewan continues to lead the nation with a 4.8 per cent drop in people receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.
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December 5, 2008 - STRONG EMPLOYMENT GROWTH CONTINUES IN SASKATCHEWAN
Unemployment Rate Lowest in Canada
Even as job growth is slowing down in most other provinces, there were 14,800 more people working in Saskatchewan in November 2008 compared to November 2007, according to the latest Labour Force Survey released today by Statistics Canada.
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December 3, 2008 - NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND ACTION ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
December 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and the anniversary of the deaths of 14 female engineering students killed at Montreal's l'École Polytechnique.
Established by Parliament in 1991, December 6 is an opportunity for Canadians to remember all women and girls who have died as a result of violence, to think about those who currently face violence in their lives, and to consider actions toward eliminating violence against women.
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November 28, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN’S HIGHER WAGES CONTINUE TO SET THE ECONOMIC PACE
The Saskatchewan economy remains strong, as payroll earnings continue to increase, according to a release today from Statistics Canada.
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November 25, 2008 - WORKPLACE SMOKING BAN WILL TAKE EFFECT MAY 2009
Saskatchewan employees will breathe easier this spring as a workplace smoking ban takes effect.
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November 25, 2008 - PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO HELP IMMIGRANTS SUCCEED IN REGINA
The province is providing approximately $664,300 in funding to community-based organizations and other agencies that help new immigrants get a start in Regina.
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November 25, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN COMMUNITIES RECEIVE $2.59 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR IMMIGRANT SERVICES
The province is providing approximately $2.59 million in funding to support immigrant service providers across the province.
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November 21, 2008 - PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO HELP IMMIGRANTS SUCCEED IN SASKATOON
The province is providing more than $894,500 in funding to community-based organizations and other agencies that help new immigrants get a start in Saskatoon.
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November 18, 2008 - EAST CENTRAL IMMIGRANT SERVICES GET FUNDING BOOST
The province is providing $37,216 in new funding to the Yorkton Branch of Saskatchewan Abilities Council for a new Partners in Settlement and Integration project.
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November 18, 2008 - CHANGES TO IMMIGRATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Promoting Global Citizenship is the theme for International Education Week, November 17-21, 2008.
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November 7, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN CONTINUES TO LEAD CANADA IN EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
17,100 more people working in Saskatchewan compared to one year ago
Saskatchewan continues to have the highest rate of employment growth and the lowest unemployment rate in the country, according to the latest figures released today by Statistics Canada.
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October 30, 2008 - $20,000 GRADUATE RETENTION PROGRAM EXPANDED
Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris today expanded Saskatchewan's ground-breaking youth retention program by opening it up to eligible post-secondary graduates within and beyond Canada.
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October 29, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN WAGES AND LOW EMPLOYMENT CONTINUE TO LEAD NATION
Saskatchewan people continue to benefit from living and working in Saskatchewan with continued increases in the average earnings of paid employees and decreases in the number of residents receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, according to a release from Statistics Canada today.
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October 24, 2008 - TRAINING ALLOWANCE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE CLIENTS PROTECTED FROM ENERGY RATE INCREASE
Help is on the way to protect training allowance and social assistance clients from the 20 per cent increase to SaskEnergy's residential rates.
Clients of the Provincial Training Allowance and Transitional Employment Allowance programs will receive offsetting increases to their home heating allowances. Saskatchewan Assistance Program clients will continue to have their actual utility costs paid, based on billings.
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October 24, 2008 - OUTSTANDING NEW JOURNEYPERSON ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNIZED
Fifty-six new journeypersons will receive an award for their outstanding achievement in the skilled trades tonight at the Eighth Annual Outstanding New Journeyperson awards. They are the top achievers from among the nearly 1,200 new journeypersons certified in the 50 trades in Saskatchewan between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008.
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October 10, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN LEADING NATION IN JOB GROWTH AND LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Saskatchewan employment numbers have again hit record monthly levels, according to a release from Statistics Canada today.
There were 522,500 people working in Saskatchewan in September 2008 - an increase of 18,100 jobs from September 2007. Full-time employment increased by 15,400 jobs in the last year. At the same time, Saskatchewan's unemployment rate is the lowest in Canada at 3.6 per cent.
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October 10, 2008 - ONTARIO MISSION CREATES RECORD SASKJOBS VISITS
Saskatchewan's employer-led mission to the National Job Fair in Toronto has resulted in three days of record visits to SaskJobs.ca.
"By creating a strong, unified voice, Government and businesses have told a compelling story to the people of Ontario and beyond," Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris said. "It is a story of career, business and lifestyle opportunities - and these immediate results show very clearly that those people are listening."
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October 7, 2008 - FUNDING FOR FIRST NATIONS UNIVERSITY OF CANADA
An agreement was signed today by the Government and the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) that allocates up to $1.6 million in funding for FNUniv.
"We have negotiated this agreement to ensure that the institution has what it needs to assist Saskatchewan's students in meeting their education and career goals," Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris said. "The $1.6 million is an important part of ensuring the institution operates effectively, and can provide the best possible education and experience to learners."
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October 3, 2008 - WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATED
October is Women's History Month, a time when Saskatchewan joins with fellow Canadians to celebrate how women have shaped our history, and continue to make vital contributions to the economic, social, political and cultural fabric of our country.
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September 26, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN'S HIGHER WAGES CONTINUE TO SET THE ECONOMIC PACE
Strong economic momentum continues, as Saskatchewan outpaces other Canadian jurisdictions with another major increase in payroll earnings.
"Higher wages and big opportunities - these are the benefits of our strong economic momentum," Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris said. "It is exciting to see Saskatchewan people participate in, and benefit from our robust economic growth."
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September 25, 2008 - MORE FUNDS FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH, VACCINE DEVELOPMENT
The Government of Saskatchewan will increase its annual funding to the University of Saskatchewan's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) by $1.7 million.
The funding increase commits the province to an annual total of $3.5 million for VIDO, which researches infectious diseases in animals and humans and develops vaccines.
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September 24, 2008 - INITIAL PLANNING BEGINS FOR NATIONAL ABORIGINAL EDUCATION SUMMIT IN SASKATCHEWAN
A summit on First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education will take place in Saskatchewan next year, announced Education Minister Ken Krawetz and Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris after the recent Council of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC) meeting in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
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September 23, 2008 - FEWER SASKATCHEWAN PEOPLE RECEIVING EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS
Saskatchewan people continue to benefit from the strong economy with fewer residents receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, according to a release today by Statistics Canada.
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September 19, 2008 - RISE IN APPRENTICE NUMBERS LEADS TO MORE GOVERNMENT FUNDING
As the number of apprentices in Saskatchewan grows with the province's thriving economy, government announced an additional $3.5 million investment in the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) to train and certify skilled tradespeople.
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September 19, 2008 - PROVINCE FUNDS NEW OCCUPATIONAL LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR IMMIGRANTS IN PRINCE ALBERT
The province is providing $47,400 in new funding to the Prince Albert Multicultural Council to pilot an occupational language training program for new immigrants.
The program will assist immigrants with limited English skills in gaining the language proficiency required for finding entry-level occupations and maintaining employment.
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September 16, 2008 - GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES JOIN FORCES FOR TORONTO JOB MISSION
Premier Brad Wall and two cabinet ministers will join more than 50 Saskatchewan employers travelling to Toronto later this month on an unprecedented mission to attract skilled workers and new business opportunities.
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September 5, 2008 - HUGE JUMP IN JOBS – SASKATCHEWAN NOW #1 IN CANADA IN EMPLOYMENT GROWTH RATE
The number of people working in Saskatchewan jumped by 15,100 from August 2007 to August 2008, according to the latest Labour Force Survey released today by Statistics Canada.
That is an increase of 3 per cent - the highest growth rate in the country and over double the national average of 1.3 per cent.
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September 4, 2008 - NORRIS ADVOCATES INCREASED COLLABORATION ON IMMIGRATION ISSUES HEADING INTO MEETING
Minister responsible for Immigration Rob Norris will call for increased collaboration on immigration when he is in Ottawa to meet with his federal, provincial and territorial colleagues Thursday, September 4 and Friday, September 5.
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August 29, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN PEOPLE RECOGNIZED ON LABOUR DAY
On Labour Day, residents are recognized for dedicating their skills and talents to building a secure and prosperous Saskatchewan.
"The hard work of Saskatchewan people is driving our economy and sustaining our economic momentum," Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris said. "On Labour Day, we recognize them for their many contributions, which help to make Saskatchewan a leader in Canada and the New West."
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August 27, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN SETS THE ECONOMIC PACE
Saskatchewan continues full speed ahead on the economic front. Our non-stop growth is fuelling higher wages and new job opportunities.
"Higher pay and a wide range of job choices are signals of a robust economy Saskatchewan people are enjoying the benefits of this sustained growth," Finance Minister Rod Gantefoer said. "As Saskatchewan continues to outpace other provinces on key economic indicators, new people are drawn to our province."
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August 21, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN GAMING CORPORATION ENCOURAGES POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS
The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SGC) is rewarding the achievements of 16 Saskatchewan students with $14,000 in post-secondary scholarships, including a $2,500 Community Leadership Award.
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August 15, 2008 - MAJOR COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN SASKATCHEWAN
The Government of Saskatchewan today announced an additional $100 million in funding for the University of Saskatchewan's Academic Health Sciences project.
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August 12, 2008 - CANADA'S GOVERNMENT AND SASKATCHEWAN WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, and Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Rob Norris, today announced that Canada's Government and the Government of Saskatchewan are working together on several fronts to make improvements to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
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August 8, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN CONTINUES TO SEE STRONG EMPLOYMENT
6,300 More People Working in Saskatchewan Than a Year Ago
Saskatchewan people continue to benefit from the province's economic momentum with strong employment, according to the latest Labour Force Survey released today by Statistics Canada.
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August 7, 2008 - PROVINCE ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND PROGRAM
The provincial government has developed a program to disburse the federal allocation of $36.4 million for the Community Development Trust Fund. The three year program in Saskatchewan will target communities impacted by the downturn in the forest sector.
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July 29, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN PEOPLE EXPERIENCE BENEFITS OF GROWING ECONOMY
Saskatchewan people are experiencing the benefits of the increased wages and growing job opportunities of a strong economy.
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July 21, 2008 - THE GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND SASKATCHEWAN HELP NIPAWIN AREA YOUTH GET SKILLS THAT LEAD TO GOOD JOBS
Brian Fitzpatrick, Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, on behalf of Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, and Saskatchewan Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris today announced funding for the Nipawin Oasis Community Centre Co-operative to help local youth gain the skills they need to find and maintain meaningful employment.
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July 16, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN LEADS THE WAY IN EMPLOYMENT QUALITY: CIBC WORLD MARKETS
Fresh on the heels of praise on the pages of Fortune Magazine, Saskatchewan's red-hot job market has been lauded by a major Canadian institution.
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July 11, 2008 - NEW VICE-CHAIR APPOINTED TO LABOUR RELATIONS BOARD
Steven Schiefner has been appointed as Vice-Chair of the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board for a five-year term.
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July 11, 2008 - MORE PEOPLE WORKING IN SASKATCHEWAN THAN EVER BEFORE
There are now more people working in Saskatchewan than ever before in the province's history, according to the latest Labour Force Survey released today by Statistics Canada.
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July 9, 2008 NEW ONLINE SOURCE TO SUPPORT ATTRACTION AND RETENTION OF INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) living in Saskatchewan or interested in coming here have access now to a new online information source. The new IEHP Web portal will help to attract and retain IEHPs by providing a gateway to the information they need to build successful careers in Saskatchewan.
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July 2, 2008 - IMPROVED APPLICATION PROCESS FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
It's time for Saskatchewan students to get their applications in for student loans. The on-line application system introduced a year ago has greatly enhanced the speed and convenience of the process. The turn-around time is within one week even in the busiest season, the summer months. One improvement this year is broader operating system compatibility. Now the student loan application system is also compatible with the Mac operating system and Apple's Safari browser.
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June 27, 2008 - CYPRESS HILLS AND PRAIRIE WEST REGIONAL COLLEGES MERGE
The Government of Saskatchewan has approved the merger of Prairie West and Cypress Hills Regional Colleges effective July 1, 2008. The colleges had announced earlier this year their intent to merge to form a new institution called Great Plains College. The merger will take place within the existing budget allocations.
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June 27, 2008 - PROVINCE’S GROWING ECONOMY BENEFITS SASKATCHEWAN PEOPLE
Saskatchewan people are earning more and benefiting from a strong economy
"Saskatchewan has strong economic momentum that is having a positive effect on people in our province," Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris said.
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June 26, 2008 - ONTARIO JOB SEEKERS RUSHING TO SASKJOBS
Saskatchewan's message of "Big Opportunity" has made a big impression on job seekers in Ontario.
In each of the first two weeks of government's current marketing campaign for SaskJobs.ca, more than 7,000 Ontario residents visited the website - a 250 per cent increase over the weekly average for 2008.
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June 24, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN RECORDS HIGHEST DECLINE IN EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE NUMBERS
Fewer people than ever in Saskatchewan are receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.
"Our strong economic growth is having a positive effect on people in our province," Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris said. "With our growing workforce we are building a strong foundation of skilled individuals who will continue to build a secure and prosperous future for the people of our province."
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June 20, 2008 - NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD HELPS PROTECT MINE WORKERS
The Government of Saskatchewan is strengthening the safety of mine workers with an increased industry standard that will require physical barriers in areas that may contain hidden hazards.
Previously, warning signs were the accepted industry standard to prevent entrance into hazardous areas. The change comes after an investigation into the 2007 fatality of a worker at the Seabee Gold Mine.
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June 6, 2008 - MORE PEOPLE WORKING IN SASKATCHEWAN THAN EVER BEFORE
8,500 More People Working In Saskatchewan Than a Year Ago
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall today said a new all-time employment record is one more sign that Saskatchewan people are benefiting from a strong and growing economy.
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June 5, 2008 - AGRIUM CONVICTED OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATION
Agrium Inc. of Calgary, Alberta was fined $234,000 in Saskatoon Provincial Court yesterday, after violating occupational health and safety legislation that could have prevented a workplace accident.
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June 3, 2008 - RECRUITING MISSIONS YIELD PROMISING RESULTS
Successful missions to the Philippines and to southwestern Ontario have Saskatchewan employers returning home optimistic about the number and quality of potential recruits.
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May 29, 2008 - STRONG ECONOMY BENEFITS SASKATCHEWAN PEOPLE
Saskatchewan people are earning more and experiencing a higher quality of life as a result of the strong economy.
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May 22, 2008 - NEW AD CAMPAIGN AIMS AT DRAWING ONTARIO WORKERS TO SASKATCHEWAN
Premier Brad Wall today unveiled a major new marketing campaign, designed to draw attention to career opportunities in Saskatchewan.
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May 21, 2008 - GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN HELPING YOUTH AT RISK JOIN THE LABOUR MARKET
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $263,000 in support of Youth Employment and Education Support Services, a project that helps to bring youth into educational opportunities that lead to jobs. The announcement was made at a joint provincial-federal funding celebration in Prince Albert at the Métis Women's Association today.
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May 21, 2008 - $20,000 GRADUATE RETENTION PROGRAM LAUNCHED
Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris officially launched the most aggressive youth retention program in Canada at the University of Regina today. The legislation for the program was enacted into law last week and now the Ministry has started a marketing campaign to ensure that young people know about the program, which offers financial incentives for graduates to stay and work in Saskatchewan.
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May 20, 2008 - RECRUITING SKILLED LABOUR FOCUS OF PHILIPPINES TRIP
A Saskatchewan delegation travelling to Manila, Philippines from May 20 to May 30 expects to attract approximately 250 skilled workers to the province.
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May 14, 2008 - GOVERNMENT PASSES ESSENTIAL SERVICES ACT
Today the Saskatchewan Government passed Bill 5, The Public Services Essential Services Act.
Saskatchewan people can have peace of mind that their health and safety will not be put at risk during labour disruptions.
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May 9, 2008 - EMPLOYERS RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO WORK AND FAMILY BALANCE
Saskatchewan employers who demonstrate excellence and dedication in facilitating work and family balance received the 2008 Saskatchewan Work and Family Balance Awards at a gala event last evening.
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May 9, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN SETS ANOTHER NEW EMPLOYMENT RECORD IN APRIL
Saskatchewan continues to set new records for employment growth in 2008, according to the latest labour force survey released today by Statistics Canada.
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May 5, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN FOCUSES ON HEALTH AND SAFETY DURING NAOSH WEEK
Making safety and health a lifelong commitment is the focus of this year's provincial launch of the North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week from May 4-10.
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May 5, 2008 - POLLING SHOWS SUPPORT FOR LABOUR BILLS
The government's two labour bills have the strong support of Saskatchewan people, according to a poll conducted by Sigma Analytics for the Leader Post. The recent Sigma poll looked at six elements in the proposed Essential Services legislation and amendments to the Trade Union Act.
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May 5, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN SALUTES WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
May 4 to 10 is Women Entrepreneurs Week in Saskatchewan, a time when we recognize the significant contributions of business and professional women to the province's economy.
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May 2, 2008 - GOVERNMENT FUNDS SIAST MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM EXPANSION
A government investment of $2.76 million will enable SIAST to increase its training capacity for three medical diagnostics programs by 12 positions annually.
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April 30, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN PEOPLE BENEFIT FROM STRONG ECONOMY
Saskatchewan had the most significant decrease across Canada in the number of residents receiving Employment Insurance benefits in February, according to a report released by Statistics Canada.
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April 28, 2008 - PROVINCE RECOGNIZES DAY OF MOURNING
April 28 is the Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. Over the last 12 months 36 people died and many more were injured in workplace accidents throughout the province.
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April 25, 2008 - PROVINCE SETS AGGRESSIVE NEW IMMIGRATION TARGET
A new target for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program will help the province sustain economic growth and build dynamic communities.
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April 23, 2008 - LEGISLATION TO ENABLE THE GRADUATE RETENTION PROGRAM
Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris has introduced legislation for the most aggressive youth retention plan in Canada, a plan that was promised in the election platform. The Graduate Retention Program will provide a refundable income tax credit to rebate up to $20,000 of tuition fees paid by eligible graduates. This will keep more young people in Saskatchewan to build their futures and their careers in our province.
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April 22, 2008 - MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES IN MAY
Saskatchewan's minimum wage will increase from $8.25 per hour to $8.60 per hour effective May 1, 2008.
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April 14, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN/NORTHWEST TERRITORIES PARTNER IN NATIONAL LITERACY FORUM
Juno award winning singer and songwriter, Susan Aglukark, will be the keynote speaker today in Regina at an Aboriginal Literacy Forum sponsored in partnership by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Government of the Northwest Territories. Regina is one of the host sites taking part in a Literacy More Than Words national, interactive, web-cast Pan-Canadian Literacy Forum on April 14 and 15.
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April 4, 2008 - 5,400 MORE PEOPLE WORKING IN SASKATCHEWAN
Employment Tops Half Million - An All-Time Record for March
The number of people working in Saskatchewan grew by 5,400 in the past year. As a result there were 500,100 people working in Saskatchewan in March, according to the new Labour Force Survey released today by Statistics Canada.
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April 1, 2008 - SASKJOBS REACHES 1 MILLION VISITORS IN RECORD TIME
Fresh off winning the Saskatchewan Interactive Media Association (SIMA) 2008 Excellence Award, the Government of Saskatchewan's SaskJobs.ca website continues to experience record traffic.
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March 28, 2008 - SASKATOON ANNOUNCES IMMIGRATION PROJECT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SETTLEMENT AND RETENTION OF NEWCOMERS
The Government of Canada, Province of Saskatchewan and City of Saskatoon today announced an immigration project that will help welcome newcomers to Saskatoon and ensure they stay in our province.
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March 19, 2008 - BUDGET BOLSTERS TRAINING SEATS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS
The 2008-09 budget ensures Saskatchewan is prepared to sustain the current economic growth through more training seats, additional financial support for students, and support to attract and retain young people and immigrants in Saskatchewan. It also helps address the infrastructure deficit through $45.8 million in capital investments for post-secondary institutions under the Ready for Growth initiative.
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March 14, 2008 - GOVERNMENT OF CANADA PARTNERS WITH SASKATCHEWAN AND RESOURCE INDUSTRY TO IMPROVE ABORIGINAL TRAINING AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Carol Skelton, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, on behalf of Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Saskatchewan Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris today announced funding for an Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership (ASEP) project.
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March 14, 2008 - NORTHERN WOMEN'S GATHERING BEGINS TODAY
The province is hosting a Northern Women's Gathering in Prince Albert today, aimed at building the leadership capacity of Aboriginal women in Saskatchewan's northern communities.
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March 13, 2008 - AGRICULTURAL SAFETY WEEK PROCLAIMED
For the first time, Saskatchewan launches Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) March 12-18 during the annual Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention.
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March 11, 2008 - GOVERNMENT INTRODUCED SECOND READING OF LABOUR LEGISLATION
Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris introduced second reading of Bill 5, The Public Services Essential Services Act today and indicated extensive consultations on the legislation have resulted in amendments that will proceed to Committee this spring.
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March 11, 2008 - MINISTERS LAUNCH REGISTRATION FOR NATIONAL LITERACY FORUM
Juno award winning singer and songwriter, Susan Aglukark, will be a keynote speaker at the Pan-Canadian Literacy Forum, April 13 to 15, in Regina. Education Minister and Deputy Premier Ken Krawetz and Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris today made the announcement and launched registration for the Saskatchewan site with the theme of Aboriginal Literacy.
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February 26, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN PEOPLE CONTINUE TO BENEFIT FROM ECONOMIC BOOM
For the second consecutive month, Saskatchewan workers have experienced the highest year-over-year increase in earnings of any province in Canada.
In December 2007, Saskatchewan's average weekly earnings were $742.62, up 5.4 per cent from December 2006 and up 0.3 per cent from the previous month.
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February 22, 2008 - MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATION MEET IN TORONTO TO DISCUSS ABORIGINAL EDUCATION
Education Minister and Deputy Premier Ken Krawetz and Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris are in Toronto Monday, February 25. The Ministers will be attending a meeting of provincial and territorial ministers responsible for education to discuss progress and suggested next steps regarding the Aboriginal Education Action Plan.
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February 22, 2008 - GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND SASKATCHEWAN SIGN A NEW AGREEMENT ON TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL HELP PREPARE THE PEOPLE OF SASKATCHEWAN FOR JOBS OF THE FUTURE
Parliamentary Secretary Lynne Yelich, on behalf of Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, and Saskatchewan Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris today signed a new agreement to help Saskatchewan workers improve their skills prepare them for the jobs of the future.
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February 15, 2008 - 2008 WORK AND FAMILY BALANCE AWARDS
Applications are now being accepted for the 2008 Saskatchewan Work and Family Balance Awards, which recognize employers for excellence in facilitating work and family balance in Saskatchewan workplaces.
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February 14, 2008 - SIAST EXPANDS PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
SIAST marked another milestone today in its response to nursing education needs in Saskatchewan with the expansion of its Practical Nursing program into Saskatoon.
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February 13, 2008 - JANUARY SASKJOBS HITS SKYROCKET
Visits to the Government of Saskatchewan's job-search website, SaskJobs.ca, took a dramatic increase in January. SaskJobs.ca lists both private and public sector job opportunities in communities throughout Saskatchewan.
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February 12, 2008 - UNIVERSITY OF REGINA RECEIVES RESEARCH FUNDING
Four new research projects at the University of Regina will receive more than $500,000 through the Innovation and Science Fund.
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February 8, 2008 - SASKATCHEWAN CONTINUES TO HAVE STRONG ECONOMIC NUMBERS
Two leading economic forecasts predict Saskatchewan will have further growth in 2008. RBC Financial Group and TD Economics both forecast Saskatchewan to have the strongest economic growth in Canada in 2008, with a growth rate around 3.5 per cent. A spokesperson with RBC notes that Saskatchewan's diverse economy is well-positioned to withstand any potential downturn in the U.S.
Two leading economic forecasts predict Saskatchewan will have further growth in 2008. RBC Financial Group and TD Economics both forecast Saskatchewan to have the strongest economic growth in Canada in 2008, with a growth rate around 3.5 per cent. A spokesperson with RBC notes that Saskatchewan's diverse economy is well-positioned to withstand any potential downturn in the U.S.
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January 22, 2008 - START PLANNING FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION NOW
The Government of Saskatchewan has launched Phase 3 of a communications campaign to promote planning and saving for post-secondary education.
The Government of Saskatchewan has launched Phase 3 of a communications campaign to promote planning and saving for post-secondary education.
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January 22, 2008 - POLL SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED ESSENTIAL SERVICES LEGISLATION
A province-wide poll released last weekend suggests that two-thirds of Saskatchewan people support the government's proposed essential services legislation.
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Jan. 18, 2008 - SIAST LAUNCHES REALITY-BASED HEALTH-CARE LAB
SIAST's new Simulation Learning Centre includes three hospital trauma rooms, a 500-square-foot apartment with walls cut away for observation, and three computerized mannequins.
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