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About Government Programs

Canada logo CanLearn offers resources to help post-secondary students to save, plan and pay for their education. Information on the website is provided for students, parents and school advisors.  
   
Canada logo Employment & Social Development Canada offers an online, searchable Job Bank to which employers can post job openings, along with other employment related information.
   
Canada logo Employment & Social Development Canada (ESDC) works to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives.
   
Ontario logo Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities offers information and services for students, job seekers, employers, employees and those interested in apprenticeship.
   
Ontario logo Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Employment Supports Application takes you directly to the downloadable versions of ODSP’s Employment Supports application and related documents. For general information about ODSP, click here.  
   
Ontario logo Ontario Works (also known as social assistance or welfare) provides information about applying for their income assistance and the employment services. The City of Kawartha Lakes website includes additional information about accessing Ontario Works in this region.
   
Canada logo Opportunities Fund assists persons with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment or self-employment as well as to develop the skills necessary to maintain that new employment.  
   
Canada logo Training & Careers Canada features training and career information and resources for workers.
   
Canada logo The Work Place provides in-depth, country-wide information to help job seekers compete in today’s labour market.
   
Ontario logo Youth Connect links to a number of provincial initiatives for youth, with a focus on assisting young people to access the information, skills, experience and abilities they need to move into the world of work.
   
Canada logo Youth Employment Strategy (ESDC) helps young people – particularly those facing barriers to employment – to access the information, skills, experience and abilities they need to move into the world of work.
   
  Please also see Help in your community and About starting your own business.