News & Updates

Applications are now open for employers interested in hiring young people through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2027 program. Canada Summer Jobs helps young Canadians aged 15 to 30 gain valuable work experience, develop new skills and take important steps toward their future careers. At the same time, the program helps local employers bring enthusiastic young…

I’m excited to share that the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is now accepting applications for community-based projects! Do you have a project that helps seniors in Kanata, Stittsville, Bells Corners, or Carp stay active, connected, and engaged in their community? Then we want to hear from you! What is considered a project? A…

Do you have a project that helps seniors in Kanata, Stittsville, Bells Corners, or Carp stay active, connected, and engaged in their community? Then we want to hear from you!

Have an initiative you’re trying to get off the ground? Want to work for the betterment of your community? A number of opportunities for funding have popped up, and I’d love to share them with you. Take a peek below – they might just align with what you’re trying to accomplish: Multiculturalism Anti-Racism Program (MARP)…

As we welcome more newcomers to Canada, we need to make sure they have the supports they need to thrive.

To ensure we continue to provide youth access to opportunities that will allow them to reach their full potential, this fall, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will be seeking funding proposals through three programs. Organizations—large and small—that provide youth with opportunities to practise leadership, develop skills, and grow their personal and professional networks can…

CSJ is a program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to help all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market.