Patty Hajdu
CanadapoliticianFemaleb. 19745.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Patty Hajdu is a Canadian politician and the Minister of Indigenous Services, who has called for an external review of the Indigenous procurement program after concerns were raised about potential fraud and abuse involving non-Indigenous companies. Her recent statements underscore the government's commitment to ensuring integrity within programs designed to support Indigenous businesses.
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Patty Hajdu expressed disappointment that no deal could be reached to avoid the disruption at WestJet.
Frustration descends on long weekend travellers as WestJet strike brings flights to a standstillCanada· 2026-08-03
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said in a statement that she is in Calgary with WestJet and the union as they continue mediation.
WestJet begins cancelling flights ahead of strike deadline, leaving travellers in limboCanada· 2026-08-02
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu was mentioned in a letter from Bea Bruske regarding the Bank of Canada's actions.
Bank of Canada stands by use of replacement workers after labour board rulingsCanada· 2026-08-01
Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu had invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code 12 hours into the strike.
Why and when WestJet flight attendants could strike, and how it may affect youCanada· 2026-07-30
Federal Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu said First Nations communities’ evacuation expanses will be covered by Ottawa.
Evacuees of wildfires in northwestern Ontario recall harrowing escapesCanada· 2026-07-19
Patty Hajdu is the Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, ready to support the province.
Fires across northwestern Ontario force evacuations, trigger air quality warningsCanada· 2026-07-16
Patty Hajdu, the minister of health at the time, said vaping was putting a new generation of Canadians at risk of nicotine addiction and other harms.
Ottawa should ban flavoured vapesCanada· 2026-07-07
Patty Hajdu is the Jobs and Families Minister who was directed by Mark Carney to end a strike of Air Canada flight attendants.
Fifteen months into his tenure as Prime Minister, Carney is drawing the ire of union headsCanada· 2026-06-24
Patty Hajdu is the federal minister responsible for FedNor.
Misleading government publication causes confusion over future of Musselwhite gold mineCanada· 2026-02-21
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu announced an extension to the Canada-Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement.
Politics Insider: Carney picks financier as top envoy to U.S.Canada· 2025-12-14
Federal Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu said in a statement that Ottawa is focused on working with Ontario to protect the ability of families to choose care that meets their needs.
Ontario extends child-care deal with Ottawa for one yearCanada· 2025-11-12
Patty Hajdu is included in a request from a migrant-rights group for government action regarding Hurricane Melissa's impact on workers.
Group asks feds to grant EI, open work permits to foreign workers affected by Hurricane MelissaCanada· 2025-11-10
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the upcoming federal budget will include $75-million over three years for an apprenticeship training program focused on building trades.
A big-moment budget Carney has packed with expectationsCanada· 2025-11-04
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu promoted the funding during a news conference.
Ottawa’s budget to include more for retraining, tax credit for personal support workersCanada· 2025-10-27Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says in a letter to Kap Paper that the federal operating support would be an 'exceptional' one-time measure.
Ottawa says it can provide $12-million loan to keep northern Ontario paper mill from closingCanada· 2025-10-17The minister in charge at the time, Patty Hajdu, described those findings as 'quite shocking.'
Audit finds federal Indigenous procurement program lacks robust fraud prevention measuresCanada· 2025-10-10
Patty Hajdu, the federal Minister of Jobs and Families, said Employment and Social Development Canada was reviewing a report from the provincial Auditor-General.
Ottawa pledges ‘full due diligence’ after audit of Ontario skills fundCanada· 2025-10-07
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu told The Canadian Press news service she hadn't ruled out federal intervention to end this strike.
Canada Post is on strike. What this means for your mail
United Kingdom· 2025-10-01
Federal jobs minister Patty Hajdu faced criticism for her role in abruptly ending a recent strike by Air Canada flight attendants.
Canada postal workers strike after government orders end to door-to-door delivery | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-27
Canadian Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced the end of the Air Canada strike.
Assistant attorney general arrested outside Newport restaurant
United States· 2025-08-21
Patty Hajdu announced the Canadian government's order to end the Air Canada strike.
Mexican brothers arrested, one tased by federal agentsUnited States· 2025-08-21
Canadian Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced that the Canada Industrial Relations Board has ordered Air Canada flight attendants to return to work.
Chinese troops train for massive paradeUnited States· 2025-08-21
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu had urged both sides to consider government mediation and raised pressure on Air Canada on Monday.
Air Canada to resume service as flight attendants' union ends strike
Guyana· 2025-08-21
Canadian Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced the end of the Air Canada strike.
North Carolina officials: Hurricane Erin’s waves could wash homes to seaUnited States· 2025-08-20
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu and Prime Minister Mark Carney were mentioned in the context of government intervention.
A big failure for Air Canada’s weak management. Are its days numbered?Canada· 2025-08-20
Canadian Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced that the Canada Industrial Relations Board has ordered Air Canada flight attendants to return to work.
This 95-year-old former prisoner of war wants to return to North KoreaUnited States· 2025-08-20
Canadian Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced that the Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered Air Canada flight attendants to return to work.
Emotional graduation ceremony in Gaza of children who lost parentsUnited States· 2025-08-20Canadian Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced that the Canada Industrial Relations Board has ordered Air Canada flight attendants to return to work.
Freed hostage says he learned English while in captivityUnited States· 2025-08-20
Canadian Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced that the Canada Industrial Relations Board has ordered Air Canada flight attendants to return to work.
More tropical systems brew behind ErinUnited States· 2025-08-20
Canadian Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu has been pushing both parties to return to the negotiating table and reach a collective agreement for workers as soon as possible.
Air Canada, cabin crew union hold first talks since strike beganGuyana· 2025-08-20
