Helping people access transformational education programs is a passion for Samantha Letourneau, who recently started as Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Canada Learning Bond Project Lead.Through this new role, made possible by funding from Employment and Social Development Canada, she will expand VIU’s activities and outreach initiatives that help students and families
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GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 3, 2021 /CNW/ - The COVID-19 pandemic has tested Canadians in many ways. However, as Canadians work together in the fight against COVID-19, they must continue to plan for the future. For some, this includes saving for their child s education after high school. Supporting families and at-risk communities, and making it easier for them to prepare for life s important milestones, is a core part of the Government s plan to build a stronger and more resilient country.
That is why the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, today announced up to $6.7 million in funding for Phase II of the Canada Learning Bond Pilot Project, supported by a public call for proposals to choose partner organizations. Through this investment, the Government of Canada will fund projects to help increase awareness of the Bond and reduce barriers to access so that children who need it most can benefit f