Gender equality

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

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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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
TuneCore, Woman, Research, Creativity, Social media, Partnership, Work, Midia, Gender equality, Management, Music, N, Believe

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
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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
Woman, Research report, Government, Unemployment, Gender equality, Suicide, Legislation, WAGE, Homophobia, RFF, Research, Nursing

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.

Kraft Heinz Releases 2023 Environmental Social Governance Report, Revealing Continued Progress Toward Goals Across Three Priority Pillars

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Food, Investment, Health, Recycling, Climate change, ESG, Education, Primary energy, Table, Gender equality, Safety, Carbon, Kraft Heinz, Electricity, Waste Management (company), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Environmental stewardship, Water, Task force, Capri, DEI, Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures, Woman, Community-supported fishery, Global Reporting Initiative, Sustainability accounting, Corporate Affairs, Food delivery, Renewable energy, Management, Agriculture

PITTSBURGH and CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (the "Company" or "Kraft Heinz") released its 2023 Environmental Social Governance ("ESG") Report, 'Together at the Table,' sharing progress toward its ambitious goals to nourish the communities it serves and the planet through bold innovations and collaboration. The report highlights advancements across the Company's three key pillars – Healthy Living & Community Support, Environmental Stewardship, and Responsible Sourcing.

Key Points: 
  • The report highlights advancements across the Company's three key pillars – Healthy Living & Community Support, Environmental Stewardship, and Responsible Sourcing.
  • To address ongoing environmental challenges, Kraft Heinz continues to innovate across its operational footprint and value chain to unlock energy, carbon, water, packaging, and waste solutions.
  • Kraft Heinz is working across the entire value chain to continue advancing sustainable practices and offering responsible choices.
  • In 2022, Kraft Heinz:
    Sustainable Tomatoes: Achieved 75% sustainably sourced HEINZ ketchup tomatoes aligned with the Company's Sustainable Agricultural Practices Manual.

Government of Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to help empower youth in Canada through volunteer opportunities

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Online, Woman, Government, ESDC, Employment, CSC, Organization, Gender equality, Local government in Canada, Transport, YESS, Social Development Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Learning, GCOS, Mentorship, Tourism, Health insurance, QC

That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest heavily in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming to provide skills training, job placement and service opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest heavily in youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming to provide skills training, job placement and service opportunities.
  • Through the call, successful organizations will receive funding to create, promote and facilitate access to meaningful volunteer service opportunities for young people ages 12 to 30.
  • This funding will allow successful organizations to provide youth with access to volunteer service opportunities that otherwise might not be possible.
  • Organizations can sign up for email notifications if they wish to be notified when ESDC funding opportunities become available.

SPS recognized for DEI Excellence by HRO Today's Inclusion Awards

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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ZURICH, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SPS, a leading technology-driven business transformation company, has been honored for excellence in Diversity, Excellence & Inclusion (DEI) as part of the 2nd Annual HRO Today Inclusion Awards.

Key Points: 
  • SPS, a leading technology-driven business transformation company, has been honored for excellence in Diversity, Excellence & Inclusion (DEI) as part of the 2nd Annual HRO Today Inclusion Awards.
  • ZURICH, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SPS , a leading technology-driven business transformation company, has been honored for excellence in Diversity, Excellence & Inclusion (DEI) as part of the 2nd Annual HRO Today Inclusion Awards.
  • At SPS, we are committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where diversity is embraced to ensure that everyone feels respected, valued and appreciated.
  • During the 2023 HRO Today Inclusion Summit on September 6-7 in Alexandria, Virginia, SPS was recognized as a finalist for DEI Champion of the Year.

Girl activists fear for safety, making gains at huge personal cost - says new Plan International report

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Sacrifices for equality: Activism takes an enormous toll on girls' mental health and can come at a huge personal cost.

Key Points: 
  • Sacrifices for equality: Activism takes an enormous toll on girls' mental health and can come at a huge personal cost.
  • As International Day of the Girl approaches, Plan International Canada is celebrating girl change makers in their mission to beat the clock for gender equality.
  • Join Plan International Canada in supporting girl activists and shortening the time to achieve equality:
    Visit plancanada.ca/DayOfTheGirl to learn more about getting involved as a champion for girls' rights.
  • Read the Turning the World Around: Girl and young women activists leading the fight for equality report, including Plan International's key recommendations to bolster girls' activism efforts.

Government of Canada launches call for proposals for projects that help youth join job market

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • To build a solid foundation, young people are eager to join the job market and earn money from meaningful employment opportunities.
  • Today, Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, launched a call for proposals under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Program of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
  • Projects funded through this call for proposals will help improve labour market outcomes for up to 20,000 youth facing barriers to employment.
  • Other priority groups include Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, Black and other racialized youth, and youth in official language minority communities.

The Government of Canada announces funding to increase the economic participation of women in Canada

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Monday, September 25, 2023
Well, Workforce, Human, Women and Gender Equality Canada, Poverty, Gender equality, Social impact, Education, WAGE, Social support, Economy, Abrdn Private Equity Opportunities Trust, Equity, Government, Organization, LEAP, Sumathi Best Television Women's Program Award, Investment, Data, Chairperson, Statistics Canada, Government of Canada, Catalysis, Renewable energy, Nursing, Woman

Putting more money back in the pockets of Canadian women, leads to more economic independence, while helping to build more resilient communities.

Key Points: 
  • Putting more money back in the pockets of Canadian women, leads to more economic independence, while helping to build more resilient communities.
  • The funding will support the expansion of The Equity Opportunity: Advancing Women's Economic Well-Being project, which first began in 2022.
  • Projects, such as these, that are funded through Women and Gender Equality Canada, continue to support the full participation of women in economic, social and democratic life.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to collaborate with women's organizations to support initiatives that advance gender equality.