MP Costas Menegakis marks one million net new jobs added to the Canadian economy _____________________________________ Richmond Hill MP Costas Menegakis today marked the announcement by Statistics Canada that Canada has added over one million net new jobs since July 2009. Over 95,500 net new jobs were created in May, the second largest monthly job gain in Canadian history. The total number of jobs added to the economy since the depth of the recession stands at over one million, the best job creation record in the G-7. “Economic Action Plan is delivering on the priorities that matter to residents in Richmond Hill - jobs, a stable economy, low taxes, support for infrastructure, help for the most vulnerable, and support for science and innovation to build the jobs of the future,” said MP Menegakis. “May’s strong job creation numbers are another positive sign that we remain on the right track.” Last month’s employment numbers also revealed an increase of over 54,400 youth jobs in May – the biggest monthly job gain for young Canadians in nearly three decades. As a result, the unemployment rate fell -0.1% to 7.1%. Economic Action Plan 2013 includes key measures to strengthen Canada’s economy including: · Increased skills and training support, including the new $15,000 Canada Job Grant, to help more Canadians find high-quality, well-paying jobs; · Tax breaks for manufacturers who buy new machinery and equipment to stay competitive, and an extended ‘hiring credit’ for small businesses who create jobs; · A record $70 billion federal investment in infrastructure across Canada, including roads, bridges, subways, rail lines, and ports; · Major investments in research, technology and business innovation; · New tax relief for Canadians who give to charity, adopt a child, or rely on homecare services; · Elimination of ‘import tax’ tariffs on baby clothing, sports gear, and exercise equipment; · Creating more apprenticeship opportunities; · Investing in communities by creating more affordable housing and combating homelessness; · Reforming the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to ensure that Canadians are given the first crack at available jobs; · Supporting and honouring our veterans by doubling the funeral services reimbursement rate; · Making record investments in health care and education services. Costas Menegakis is the Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill. He is a member of the House of Commons Standing Committees on Citizenship and Immigration, and Procedure and House Affairs. His constituency office is located at 9555 Yonge Street, Suite 400 in Richmond Hill, and he can be contacted by phone at 905.918.1880, by email at [email protected] or through his website at costasmenegakis.ca.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:41:46 +0000