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NLIS 1 September 29, 2003 (Youth Services and Post-Secondary Education) Governments to provide
employment opportunities for Lawrence O�Brien, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development, along with Anna Thistle, Minister of Youth Services and Post-Secondary Education for Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced funding of up to $51,880 for a new building project in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. "I am very pleased to announce this funding for my constituency," said Mr. O�Brien. "It is important that we build our human resources along with our community infrastructure to effectively stimulate local economic development. This is the continuation of our efforts to develop the potential of the area." Under the project, a new building will be constructed for the Polaris Masonic Lodge. The project will help six Employment Insurance (EI) recipients gain work experience in various building trades. The activity will involve all aspects of building construction, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and drywall work. Participant allowances will total $26,880 while $25,000 will go towards overhead costs. "This project will enhance economic opportunities by improving local infrastructure and providing individuals with job experience, which will help them to secure ongoing employment," said Minister Thistle. The project is being supported under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement, through funding provided by Job Creation Partnerships. Job Creation Partnerships supports the creation of incremental and meaningful work opportunities for clients in activities that help develop the community and the local economy. Human Resource Centres of Canada or partner agencies work with employers and community organizations to identify employment opportunities that can provide EI recipients with valuable job experience. The federal government, as represented by Human Resources Development Canada, and the provincial government, as represented by Youth Services and Post-Secondary Education, are working to help unemployed individuals find employment under the programs and services offered under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement. Funding for Job Creation Partnerships is provided through the Employment Insurance Act. EI claimants receive their regular Income Benefits and/or income support under EI part II � Employment Benefits, which may be increased by the employer to a local prevailing occupational wage rate. Also eligible are other insured participants, such as clients who have received employment benefits within the last three years, or maternity or parental benefits that started in the past five years. Funding for this project was provided for in the February 2003 federal Budget. Media contact:
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