Commitments
Support youth employment initiatives
Invest $1.518 billion over five years in programs designed to help youth find and retain employment.
Economy and TradeExtend increases to Canada Student Grants and Loans
Maintain elevated funding levels for Canada Student Grants and Loans to support post-secondary students' financial needs.
Education and ResearchSet the 2027 Employment Insurance Premium Rate in Fall 2026
The government will establish the 2027 Employment Insurance premium rate in the fall of 2026, utilizing recommendations from the Canada Employment Insurance Commission and actuarial projections.
Economy and TradeLimit Canada Student Grants and Loans to students at public and not-for-profit institutions
Introduce legislative and regulatory changes to restrict federal student financial assistance to public and not-for-profit private educational institutions domestically, and public institutions internationally, saving $1.0 billion over four years.
Education and ResearchProvide $40 million to create a Youth Climate Corps
Invests $40 million over two years to establish a Youth Climate Corps offering paid green skills training for young Canadians.
Environment and ClimateProvide $635.2 million for the Student Work Placement Program
Provides $635.2 million over three years to fund 55,000 work-integrated learning placements for post-secondary students.
Education and ResearchInvest $307.9 million in the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
Allocates $307.9 million over two years to support approximately 20,000 youth facing employment barriers with training and wraparound supports.
Economy and TradeProvide $594.7 million to support 100,000 placements through Canada Summer Jobs
Directs $594.7 million over two years to fund approximately 100,000 Canada Summer Jobs placements in 2026.
Economy and TradeAmend the Canada Labour Code to restrict non-compete agreements
The government will amend the Canada Labour Code to restrict the use of non-compete agreements in employment contracts for federally regulated businesses, aiming to promote labour mobility and competition.
Economy and TradeIncrease flexibility and extend benefits for Employment Insurance
The government will reform the Employment Insurance (EI) system to extend benefit duration and ease access requirements, providing stronger support for workers facing job losses.
Social ProgramsIntroduce a reskilling package for up to 50,000 workers
The government will implement a new training and reskilling initiative targeting up to 50,000 workers to help equip the workforce for economic shifts and trade uncertainties.
Economy and TradeEliminate the duplicative audit requirement for the Government Annuities Account
The Government Annuities Improvement Act will be amended to strip out the requirement for a duplicative audit of the Government Annuities Account, reducing administrative overlap.
Government ReformAmend the Department of Employment and Social Development Act to enable integrated service delivery
Amendments to the Department of Employment and Social Development Act will modernize authorities around information sharing and digital services to support a more integrated, single-point-of-access service delivery model.
Government ReformConsolidate the Canada Service Corps and Supports for Student Learning programs
Merges the Canada Service Corps program with the Supports for Student Learning Program to reduce administrative overhead and streamline program delivery.
Government ReformInvest in a Foreign Credential Recognition Action Fund
Creates a Foreign Credential Recognition Action Fund to accelerate the integration of foreign-trained professionals into the Canadian workforce.
ImmigrationExtend Early Learning and Child Care Agreements
Provide escalating funding starting in 2027-2028, reaching $775 million by 2029-2030, to extend early learning and child care agreements.
Social ProgramsIncrease early learning and child care transfers by 3% annually starting in 2027
The federal government will implement a 3 percent annual increase in Canada-wide early learning and child care transfer payments over a four-year period, commencing in the 2027-28 fiscal year.
Social ProgramsExtend EI parental benefits by eight weeks in the event of a child's death
Amends Employment Insurance rules to provide an additional eight weeks of parental benefits for claimants who experience the death of their child, supported by $17 million in funding.
Social ProgramsProvide a $150 supplemental payment for Canada Disability Benefit recipients
Allocates $115.7 million over four years to offset Disability Tax Credit application costs by providing a retroactive $150 one-time payment for certifications leading to the Canada Disability Benefit.
Social ProgramsInvest $50 million to launch a digital job search tool and national online training platform
Funds the development of a new digital job search tool and a national online training platform in collaboration with the private sector.
Economy and TradeInvest $3.7 billion in temporary Employment Insurance measures for tariff-impacted workers
Funds temporary EI measures to provide enhanced income support for workers affected by foreign tariffs and economic uncertainty.
Economy and TradeInvest $370.5 million for temporary flexibilities in the EI Work-Sharing program
Introduces temporary flexibilities to the EI Work-Sharing program to help avoid layoffs, providing EI benefits for reduced hours.
Economy and TradeCreate a Workforce Innovation Fund for local job market projects
Establishes a fund to support local job market projects aimed at helping businesses in key sectors recruit and retain workers.
Economy and TradeInvest $382.9 million to launch Workforce Alliances
Funds the creation of Workforce Alliances to foster collaboration between employers, unions, and industry groups on skills development and labour market adaptation.
Economy and TradeInvest $570 million in Labour Market Development Agreements for tariff-impacted workers
Provides funding to provinces and territories for training and employment assistance targeting workers affected by tariffs and trade disruptions.
Economy and TradePrioritize post-secondary education and skills training access for Indigenous youth
Implement targeted outreach and prioritize access for Indigenous youth to post-secondary education and skills training programs, specifically utilizing the Apprenticeship Grant.
Indigenous AffairsIncrease labour mobility for skilled trades between provinces and territories
Aims to address labor shortages by facilitating easier movement and recognition of skilled trades workers across Canadian jurisdictions to create a unified national economy.
Economy and TradeProtect funding for $10-a-day child care, dental care, and pharmacare
Commits to maintaining the existing federal funding and structure for key recent social programs, ensuring child care, dental, and pharmaceutical coverage are not reduced.
Social ProgramsIncrease the Guaranteed Income Supplement by $652 per year temporarily
Implement a temporary boost to the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), providing eligible seniors with an extra $652 annually in tax-free support.
Social ProgramsLaunch a Training and Upskilling Benefit of Up to $15,000 for Mid-Career Workers
Introduces a new financial benefit aimed specifically at mid-career workers in priority sectors (manufacturing, healthcare, construction, AI, tech) to facilitate upskilling and career transitions.
Education and ResearchDouble Funding for the Union Training and Innovation Program to $50 Million
Increases the annual baseline funding for the Union Training and Innovation Program by 100%, raising it to $50 million to support capital investments in union-led training spaces.
Education and ResearchTrack AI labor market impacts to rapidly adjust federal training programs
Commits to monitoring the effects of artificial intelligence on the workforce to ensure federally funded training programs remain aligned with future employer needs and foster domestic capabilities.
Education and ResearchEstablish a $20 Million Capital Funding Stream for College Apprenticeship Training Spaces
Establishes a dedicated capital fund to assist colleges in building and expanding physical infrastructure, such as classrooms, specifically for apprenticeship training programs.
Education and ResearchProvide a New Apprenticeship Grant of Up to $8,000
Implement a new grant of up to $8,000 for registered apprentices. The grant will convert to an interest-free loan if the apprentice fails to complete the program within established timelines.
Economy and TradeStreamline Recognition of Foreign Credentials and Professional Experience
Collaborates with provincial and territorial governments to accelerate the recognition process for foreign credentials.
ImmigrationMaintain Support for Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care
Maintains ongoing federal financial support for early learning and childcare programs tailored to Indigenous communities.
Social ProgramsRequire Youth Hiring in Federal Major Project Contribution Agreements
Attaches conditions to federal contribution agreements for major projects, mandating that industry partners hire apprentices and recent graduates.
Economy and TradeNegotiate predictable wage increases and pension investments for child care workers
Commits to negotiating with subnational governments to establish formalized, predictable wage increases and enhanced pension/benefit structures for early childhood educators to improve retention.
Social ProgramsPrioritize Canadian food products in the National School Food Program
Coordinates with provinces and territories to ensure the National School Food Program prioritizes purchasing locally grown and caught Canadian food.
Agriculture and FoodIncrease funding to the Enabling Accessibility Fund
Boost funding for the Enabling Accessibility Fund to support workplace accessibility upgrades.
Social ProgramsHarmonize regulations to enhance labour mobility where mutual recognition is unattainable
Harmonize labor regulations across jurisdictions where complete mutual recognition of credentials cannot be achieved.
Economy and Trade