Gender equality

The Governments of Canada and Quebec sign bilateral agreement to address gender-based violence

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Friday, November 24, 2023

QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be an issue in Quebec and across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be an issue in Quebec and across Canada.
  • The federal government invests $97.3 million over four years to support Quebec's actions under its Integrated Government Strategy to Counteract Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence, and to Rebuild Trust 2022-2027 (Integrated Violence Strategy).
  • With this funding, we will be able to continue our efforts to protect and support women who are experiencing violence."
  • More than 11 million people in Canada have experienced intimate partner violence at least once since the age of 15.

Survey: Nearly 60% of Canadians will need to reduce their holiday budget due to inflation, global conflict; will prioritize meaning over material gifts this holiday season

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

This year, Canadians will be more impressed by holiday gifts that have meaning than by material goods.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Canadians will be more impressed by holiday gifts that have meaning than by material goods.
  • Seventy percent of respondents are less inclined to ask for material items, while 40% are less likely to purchase material gifts for loved ones, compared with previous years.
  • Supporting those in need: Nearly half (40%) acknowledged a heightened importance of assisting people and communities in need of help.
  • Plan Canada's Gifts of Hope provide tangible goods and vital services to children and families who are most in need.

CAE once again recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) For the second consecutive year, CAE has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, a prestigious designation recognizing Canadian employers leading their industries by offering flexible and adaptable workplaces to their employees.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) For the second consecutive year, CAE has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, a prestigious designation recognizing Canadian employers leading their industries by offering flexible and adaptable workplaces to their employees.
  • CAE is proud to be recognized as a people-centric employer committed to creating new ways of working, anticipating employees' needs, and focusing on future skills development.
  • "At CAE, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
  • CAE was also recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for young people (2021, 2022) and Montreal Top Employer (2021, 2022).

ADGM, the Region's Leading Climate Finance Hub, Announces its Role as Principal Partner at COP28

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

ADGM will host the 'Climate Finance Action Pavilion' and showcase its thriving climate finance ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • ADGM will host the 'Climate Finance Action Pavilion' and showcase its thriving climate finance ecosystem.
  • As the Principal Climate Finance Partner, ADGM will be staging a series of strategic negotiations and interactive discussions across the blue and the green zones showcasing its thriving climate finance ecosystem during COP28.
  • Commenting on the significance of COP28 and its participation, H.E Ahmed Jassim Al Zaabi Chairman of ADGM said, "We are honoured to take on the pivotal role of Principal Climate Finance Partner at COP28, a testament to our enduring commitment to sustainable finance and environmental stewardship.
  • We look forward to actively contributing to COP28's objectives and leaving a lasting legacy in climate finance in the UAE and beyond."

ADGM, the Region's Leading Climate Finance Hub, Announces its Role as Principal Partner at COP28

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

ADGM will host the 'Climate Finance Action Pavilion' and showcase its thriving climate finance ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • ADGM will host the 'Climate Finance Action Pavilion' and showcase its thriving climate finance ecosystem.
  • ADGM chairs the UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) composed of UAE regulatory authorities, Federal Ministries and exchanges.
  • As the Principal Climate Finance Partner, ADGM will be staging a series of strategic negotiations and interactive discussions across the blue and the green zones showcasing its thriving climate finance ecosystem during COP28.
  • Commenting on the significance of COP28 and its participation, H.E Ahmed Jassim Al Zaabi Chairman of ADGM said, "We are honoured to take on the pivotal role of Principal Climate Finance Partner at COP28, a testament to our enduring commitment to sustainable finance and environmental stewardship.

Canada Summer Jobs 2024: Application period for employers begins November 21, 2023

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Monday, November 20, 2023

That is why the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey towards a bright future through its comprehensive array of youth programming, that includes Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ).

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada supports youth at every stage of their journey towards a bright future through its comprehensive array of youth programming, that includes Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ).
  • On November 21, 2023, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will launch the employer application period for CSJ 2024.
  • Employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees in Canada can apply for funding until January 10, 2024, to hire young Canadians next summer.
  • CSJ 2024 will aim to create 70,000 summer jobs for young Canadians, with an emphasis on creating jobs for youth facing barriers to employment.

The Governments of Canada and Ontario sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The federal government will be investing $162 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • The federal government will be investing $162 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Ontario.
  • This comprehensive plan contains targeted, coordinating strategies designed to prevent gender-based violence, while supporting community-led solutions.
  • This agreement will help the Government of Ontario strengthen the sector supporting survivors and people at risk of gender-based violence through enhancements to existing programs and services.
  • More than 11 million people in Canada have experienced intimate partner violence, a type of gender-based violence, at least once since the age of 15.

Believe and TuneCore Announce Fourth Annual Study, BE THE CHANGE: Gender Equity in Music

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

BROOKLYN, N,Y., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, and TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists, have announced the fourth installment of the annual study, BE THE CHANGE: Gender Equity in Music. This year, Believe and TuneCore have renewed their partnership with leading market intelligence and consulting firm MIDiA Research to conduct the research for the study and analyze challenges faced by creators.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Believe and TuneCore have renewed their partnership with leading market intelligence and consulting firm MIDiA Research to conduct the research for the study and analyze challenges faced by creators.
  • The 2023-2024 survey is now open to all members of the music industry, regardless of gender: BE THE CHANGE .
  • Until women, men and gender expansive individuals are treated equally, TuneCore will continue to be a vocal advocate in the pursuit of gender equity.
  • Mark Mulligan, Managing Director, MIDiA Research added, "MIDiA is proud to be working again with Believe and TuneCore on this study.

Primacorp Ventures Inc. Donates $50,000 to Revitalize Important Refugee and Immigration Conference

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

This fund has been used to organize the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Conference in Peterborough, Ontario, on October 16 – 18, in collaboration with Refugee, Immigration and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Key Points: 
  • This fund has been used to organize the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Conference in Peterborough, Ontario, on October 16 – 18, in collaboration with Refugee, Immigration and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
  • Primacorp Ventures has greatly supported refugees and immigrants through its various scholarship programs with CDI College and other colleges.
  • The conference facilitated numerous side meetings between Primacorp Ventures and the executive directors and senior officials of non-profit organizations and the federal government agency.
  • Primacorp Ventures also donated $30,000 to the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) to organize the Resettlement Assistance Program Conference in Calgary in December 2022.

New Research Report Uncovers Issues Faced by 2SLGBTQ+ People of Faith

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Monday, October 16, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With public attention trained on 2SLGBTQ+ issues in the school system, one new research report focuses on another key type of social institution: places of worship.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With public attention trained on 2SLGBTQ+ issues in the school system, one new research report focuses on another key type of social institution: places of worship.
  • Although Canada is a leader in 2SLGBTQ+ legislation, many people in different sectors of Canadian society still experience homophobia and transphobia at alarming levels.
  • This has led to higher rates of suicide, addictions, and mental health issues in these communities.
  • 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination is often justified by religious belief by different faith traditions in communities.