
Federal Minister at Baycrest
The Hon. Joe Volpe, Federal Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development (far right), was at Baycrest on Jan. 6 to launch the country's new Compassionate Care benefit. The benefit will allow workers to take up to six weeks paid leave (through Employment Insurance) to look after a dying relative. Minister Volpe is seen here talking with Baycrest's President and CEO, Stephen W. Herbert (centre), and Vice-President of Human Resources, Angelo Pesce.