Canadian Women's Foundation

CJF announces Climate Solutions Reporting Award finalists

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024
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TORONTO, May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the annual CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting that celebrates a journalist or team of journalists whose work shines a spotlight on climate change and innovative solutions.

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  • TORONTO, May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the annual CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting that celebrates a journalist or team of journalists whose work shines a spotlight on climate change and innovative solutions.
  • CJF thanks the generosity of founding award sponsor Intact Financial Corporation for providing the award's $10,000 prize.
  • The "Bracing for Disasters" project used data and narrative reporting to identify problems — and surface solutions proposed by actors at all levels.
  • Commenting on all the entries, jury chair Bob Ezrin says:
    "The quality, quantity and variety of submissions we received clearly shows the growing importance of climate solutions reporting across Canada and around the world.

CJF names Landsberg Award finalists

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tisdag, april 23, 2024
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TORONTO, April 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the Landsberg Award , which celebrates a journalist, or journalists, enhancing awareness of women's equality issues.

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  • TORONTO, April 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the Landsberg Award , which celebrates a journalist, or journalists, enhancing awareness of women's equality issues.
  • The annual award recognizes exceptional research, analysis and presentation through a gender lens in print, broadcast or online news.
  • "This year's three finalists show exceptional grit and skill, and their work has resulted in real change."
  • The Landsberg winner will be announced at the CJF annual awards ceremony on June 12 at the Royal York Hotel.

Fairstone Achieves Silver Parity Certification From Women in Governance: A Significant Milestone in Gender Equality

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onsdag, mars 6, 2024
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Achieving Silver Parity Certifications is a testament to Fairstone's commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.

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  • Achieving Silver Parity Certifications is a testament to Fairstone's commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.
  • Since our pledge in 2021 to enhance gender representation across all levels of management, Fairstone has made substantial progress.
  • Today, Fairstone boasts parity at entry-level positions, with women constituting 63% of our workforce.
  • Additionally, we have reached complete parity within our executive management committee, delivering on our commitment to enhance gender diversity in leadership positions.

Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health™ investing $50 million by 2026 to make care more equitable for women across Canada

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onsdag, februari 28, 2024
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Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health™ (the Foundation) is dedicated to creating equitable and accessible care for all women in Canada, empowering them to lead healthier lives.

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  • Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health™ (the Foundation) is dedicated to creating equitable and accessible care for all women in Canada, empowering them to lead healthier lives.
  • Today, the Foundation released its 2023 Impact Report (the report), highlighting key accomplishments toward achieving this goal.
  • Last year's fundraising efforts brings the total amount raised by the Foundation to $22 million since it first launched in July 2023.
  • "The Foundation's vision is to build a future where care is equitable and accessible, so that all women in Canada can lead healthier lives.

Loblaw Announces $1 million Community Investment Grant Recipients

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tisdag, januari 30, 2024
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Canadian Women's Foundation: the grant will support programs addressing the stigma and silence around gender-based violence in communities and workplaces.

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  • Canadian Women's Foundation: the grant will support programs addressing the stigma and silence around gender-based violence in communities and workplaces.
  • Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB): the grant will support young Indigenous entrepreneurs under the age of 35 operating their businesses in Canada.
  • Pride at Work Canada: the grant will support two specific programs that encourage conversation, education and thought leadership to develop the next generation of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.
  • We appreciate this inspiring grant and are excited to see its impact on alleviating specific challenges that 2SLGBTQIA+ community members face in Canadian workplaces."

The Quebec Business Women's Network launches the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project: A Collective Effort to Empower Canadian Entrepreneurs

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onsdag, december 13, 2023
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LONGUEUIL, QC, Dec. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Quebec Business Women's Network (QBWN) is pleased to announce the launch of the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project.

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  • LONGUEUIL, QC, Dec. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Quebec Business Women's Network (QBWN) is pleased to announce the launch of the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project.
  • The Quebec Business Women's Network launches the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project to Empower Canadian Entrepreneurs.
  • This nationwide initiative brings together key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem to break down barriers to integrating women-owned businesses into the supply chains of large buyers.
  • A financial contribution of $3.6 million from the Canadian Women's Foundation (SFE).

Two-thirds of people in Canada know a woman who has been abused

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torsdag, november 30, 2023
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69 per cent of women know a woman who has faced assault, compared to 61 per cent of men.

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  • 69 per cent of women know a woman who has faced assault, compared to 61 per cent of men.
  • Rates of gender-based violence in Canada are alarmingly high: 44 per cent of women face abuse from an intimate partner in their lifetimes.
  • Abuse rates are higher for Indigenous, Black, and racialized women, women with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and others who are marginalized.
  • Femicide has also spiked: a woman or girl is killed by violence every 48 hours .

Women In Trucking Association Names Shelley Simpson as 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking

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tisdag, november 7, 2023
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DALLAS, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award. The award is sponsored by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the leading manufacturer of Class 6-8 commercial vehicles in North America, and recognizes the achievements of female role models and trailblazers in the trucking industry.

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  • The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
  • DALLAS, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
  • "It's a privilege for Women In Trucking to recognize Shelley Simpson as our 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award winner," said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT President and CEO.
  • "In addition, I want to congratulate Shelly Simpson for being named the 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking.

Groundbreaking Investment in Northern Women's Economic Security

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måndag, oktober 30, 2023
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Definity Insurance Foundation is announcing a transformative investment of $3.1 million in the Canadian Women's Foundation's Northern Strategy , guided by Indigenous women in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, and Nunatsiavut.

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  • Definity Insurance Foundation is announcing a transformative investment of $3.1 million in the Canadian Women's Foundation's Northern Strategy , guided by Indigenous women in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, and Nunatsiavut.
  • Gendered economic barriers intensify in northern Indigenous communities.
  • Definity Insurance Foundation's investment in the Northern Strategy turns this tide and tackles root causes of gendered economic inequalities.
  • Each grantee will receive funding for up to five years to help them achieve economic security impacts to benefit First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women and gender-diverse people they serve.

Government of Canada invests in over 400 projects through the Investment Readiness Program

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måndag, oktober 23, 2023
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The Investment Readiness Program has played an integral part in strengthening the social finance ecosystem in Canada."

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  • The Investment Readiness Program has played an integral part in strengthening the social finance ecosystem in Canada."
  • "We are so grateful to the Government of Canada for the generous contribution from the Investment Readiness Program.
  • The Investment Readiness Program conducted a successful pilot program from 2019 to 2021, investing $50 million in 680 social purpose organizations across Canada.
  • The Investment Readiness Program was renewed in 2021 with the investment of an additional $50 million, which was distributed to 460 social purpose organizations across Canada.