[PDF] Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

What is Human Resources & Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)?

The mission of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) is to build a stronger and more competitive Canada, to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives and to improve Canadians’ quality of life.

How will HRSD achieve better results for Canadians?

As outlined in this Report on Plans and Priorities, HRSD will focus on achieving better results for Canadians by transforming and modernizing its service delivery, making more online services available, focusing on its core business priorities, and increasing the use of technology to improve operational efficiency.

What does HRSD do?

The Department is responsible for a range of programs and services that support Canadians throughout their lives. Through our policies, programs and service offerings, HRSD is making Canada more competitive and helping Canadians make choices to improve their quality of life.

Where is HRDC based?

HRDC was based at a government office facility at Place du Portage IV in Gatineau (formerly downtown Hull, Q? ). HRDC was created in 1993 by Prime Minister Kim Campbell 's government in an attempt to decrease the size of the federal cabinet by grouping several departments with similar responsibilities.