Women and Gender Equality Canada

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

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Monday, September 25, 2023

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.

The Forum Launches First-of-its-Kind Index to Boost Financial Access and Inclusion for Women Entrepreneurs Nationwide

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Forum, a Canadian charity that supports women entrepreneurs, announces the launch of AFIA DEI Index, a First-of-Its-Kind nationwide initiative to address the ongoing business funding gap for women entrepreneurs. The initiative has a particular emphasis on accelerating financial inclusion and access for Black and Indigenous women, other Women of Colour, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Forum , a Canadian charity that supports women entrepreneurs, announces the launch of AFIA DEI Index , a First-of-Its-Kind nationwide initiative to address the ongoing business funding gap for women entrepreneurs.
  • The initiative has a particular emphasis on accelerating financial inclusion and access for Black and Indigenous women, other Women of Colour, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.
  • “At The Forum, our purpose is to support women entrepreneurs to thrive.
  • In October and November 2022, the Forum leveraged its community of women entrepreneurs across the country to run three focus groups with BIPOC women entrepreneurs to learn about their experiences in trying to access business funding.

Government of Canada announces funding for Moncton community organizations to address systemic barriers faced by women

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

These projects will help these organizations to have the resources and support they need to advance gender equality in their communities.

Key Points: 
  • These projects will help these organizations to have the resources and support they need to advance gender equality in their communities.
  • "To tackle gender-based violence, we need to continue supporting grassroots organizations to find solutions that work in their respective communities.
  • Today's announcement shows our commitment to creating a society where women and diverse people can thrive without barriers."
  • Budget 2023's additional $160 million investment will sustain historic funding for organizations serving women.

Government investing in projects to keep young people in PEI safe online

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, July 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Young Canadians deserve to feel safe – both in their communities and online.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, July 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Young Canadians deserve to feel safe – both in their communities and online.
  • The impact cyberbullying can be significant and far reaching, which is why the Government of Canada is taking important steps to keep young Canadians safe online.
  • The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today announced new federal support to fight cyberbullying and keep young people in Prince Edward Island safe online.
  • That's why we're supporting projects that take direct aim at it, and keep young Canadians safe online.

Minister Anand highlights federal funding with representatives of the Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services of Halton

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

SAVIS of Halton is providing robust services, resources, and supports serving the urgent needs of those experiencing gender-based violence.

Key Points: 
  • SAVIS of Halton is providing robust services, resources, and supports serving the urgent needs of those experiencing gender-based violence.
  • Through their project, they are engaging with Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ victims and survivors of gender-based violence, which ensures trauma- and culturally-informed programming.
  • The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Oakville, on behalf of Hon.
  • Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
    "This grant through Women and Gender Equality Canada, is providing SAVIS the opportunity to support survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence with trauma informed services.

Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products at work starting December 15

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

That is why, in 2021, the Government of Canada committed to making changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products in all federally regulated workplaces.

Key Points: 
  • That is why, in 2021, the Government of Canada committed to making changes to the Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products in all federally regulated workplaces.
  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced that, as of December 15, 2023, federally regulated employers will be required to make menstrual products available to workers at no cost while they are in the workplace.
  • These workers would no longer have to turn to unsuitable solutions, such as extending the use of menstrual products beyond the recommended time frame or avoiding work altogether.
  • Access to menstrual products is a basic necessity and a key part of promoting Canadians' sexual and reproductive health and rights.

More money for Canada’s public service workers won’t cure an unhappy workplace

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The culture and conditions of the federal government workplace are regularly shared via the Public Service Employee Survey that canvasses the opinions of more than 180,000 Canadian federal government employees in 87 federal departments.

Key Points: 
  • The culture and conditions of the federal government workplace are regularly shared via the Public Service Employee Survey that canvasses the opinions of more than 180,000 Canadian federal government employees in 87 federal departments.
  • Every two years, it asks almost 100 questions on topics ranging from leadership and management, workplace wellness factors and harassment.
  • A failing grade
    For years, the Public Service Employee Survey has regularly revealed that the federal government is failing when it comes to workplace emotional wellness.
  • But the federal government will clearly not deal with what the Public Service Employee Survey consistently shows could buy happiness, or at least emotional wellness, in the workplace.

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Prevention within School-Based Comprehensive Sexual Health Education

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

TORONTO, April 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Sex Information & Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN) is pleased to announce the release of the Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Prevention within School-Based Comprehensive Sexual Health Education.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Sex Information & Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN) is pleased to announce the release of the Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Prevention within School-Based Comprehensive Sexual Health Education.
  • The Guidelines for Integrating GBV Prevention within School-Based Comprehensive Sexual Health Education include:
    the key components, principles, research, and recommendations to deliver comprehensive sexual health education with a focus on GBV prevention.
  • recommendations for policies that can create structural support for effectively incorporating GBV prevention into sexual health education programs.
  • age/grade Benchmarks for integrating GBV prevention in sexual health education.

Call for Nominations for the 2023 Persons Case Awards - Honouring Canadians who advance gender equality

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Monday, April 17, 2023

The call for nominations for the 2023 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case is now open.

Key Points: 
  • The call for nominations for the 2023 Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case is now open.
  • These awards recognize Canadians, including youth, who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of gender equality.
  • While nominations are accepted year-round, the deadline for nominations for the 2023 awards is June 30, 2023.
  • Get inspired by past recipients and view the nomination guidelines on the Women and Gender Equality Canada's website.

Minister Marci Ien announces funding for organizations advancing gender equality in Saskatchewan

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

REGINA, SK, Feb. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Despite progress in recent decades, gender equality in Canada remains a pressing issue.

Key Points: 
  • REGINA, SK, Feb. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Despite progress in recent decades, gender equality in Canada remains a pressing issue.
  • Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $4 million for eight organizations to advance gender equality in Saskatchewan.
  • The Government of Canada has committed approximately $300 million in emergency COVID-19 funding to support individuals experiencing gender-based violence.
  • The funding also supports efforts to address intersectional barriers, including those faced by Indigenous, Black, racialized, and rural or remote 2SLGBTQI+ communities.