Punjab Commission on the Status of Women

Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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This funding will help Newfoundland and Labrador crisis hotlines offer more robust services, resources, and supports to serve the urgent needs of those experiencing gender-based violence.

Key Points: 
  • This funding will help Newfoundland and Labrador crisis hotlines offer more robust services, resources, and supports to serve the urgent needs of those experiencing gender-based violence.
  • "Crisis hotlines are a lifeline for women fleeing domestic violence because they serve as a connection to safe resources.
  • Today, we are proud to provide the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador with the support they need, as we sign yet another agreement to support crisis hotlines.
  • "Crisis hotlines provide critical support services and can often be a lifeline to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

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

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Unfortunately, gender–based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Unfortunately, gender–based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada.
  • The federal government will be investing $22.3 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Manitoba.
  • This historic and comprehensive plan reflects our commitment to preventing gender-based violence, while empowering communities through community-led solutions.
  • A coordinated response between provinces and the Federal government is integral in order to truly end gender-based violence.

The Government of Canada provides funding to Northwest Territories to support crisis hotlines, lifelines for survivors of gender-based violence

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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YELLOWKNIFE, NT, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Crisis hotlines are a lifeline for survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services.

Key Points: 
  • YELLOWKNIFE, NT, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Crisis hotlines are a lifeline for survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services.
  • This funding will help the Northwest Territories crisis hotlines offer more robust services, resources, and supports to serve the urgent needs of those experiencing gender-based violence.
  • This announcement marks the 10th bilateral agreement recently signed with provincial and territorial governments to support crisis lines.
  • The Government of Canada continues to work with other provinces and territories to finalize similar bilateral agreements.

Mary Kay and International Telecommunication Union Announce Winners of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator Digital Innovation Challenge

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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(Graphic: Mary Kay Inc.)

Key Points: 
  • (Graphic: Mary Kay Inc.)
    Launched in December 2022 at ITU’s global headquarters in Geneva, the WEA Digital Innovation Challenge received 250 submissions from companies in 54 countries either owned by women or with a minimum of one female founder.
  • Each company showcased how their unique digital solution can potentially strengthen digital entrepreneurship in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • The Challenge revealed what an emerging eco-system of digital innovators looks like with remarkable creativity and ingenuity.
  • The WEA Digital Innovation Challenge was held against the backdrop of a rapidly changing economic context which has seen the rise of digital technologies and the growth of a digital economy.

IMPULSION Innovation Edition - The electric and smart transportation event, an international success!

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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MONTREAL, March 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation (EST), organized IMPULSION, Innovation Edition, the international summit on electric and smart transportation.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, March 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and smart transportation (EST), organized IMPULSION, Innovation Edition, the international summit on electric and smart transportation.
  • Quebec also confirmed its place as the world leader in the electric and smart transportation sector.
  • The electric and smart transportation industrial cluster had the honor of welcoming 7 ministers to its event, as well as numerous Quebec and international officials.
  • "Canada has everything it needs to be a leader in the electric and smart transportation sector.

Life-Saving App Supports Millions Affected by Domestic Violence

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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A free, safe, and easy-to-use mobile app and website, Bright Sky connects those impacted by domestic violence to practical information to educate, detect warning signs, and deliver life-saving information and features to respond to domestic violence – while offering a secure route for support.

Key Points: 
  • A free, safe, and easy-to-use mobile app and website, Bright Sky connects those impacted by domestic violence to practical information to educate, detect warning signs, and deliver life-saving information and features to respond to domestic violence – while offering a secure route for support.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230309005010/en/
    The Bright Sky app, now available in the US, provides education and resources to domestic/intimate partner violence victims and their loved ones.
  • “The Bright Sky app will be instrumental in offering a safe path to support those impacted by domestic violence and those who may be concerned that a loved one, friend or colleague may be experiencing abuse.
  • Launched in the U.S with support of NO MORE, DomesticShelters.org and Aspirant, Bright Sky is the only multinational domestic violence support mobile app available.

The Government of Canada provides funding to Ontario to support crisis hotlines, lifelines to survivors of gender-based violence

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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TORONTO, March 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services.
  • This announcement marks the 9th bilateral agreement recently signed with provincial and territorial governments to support crisis lines.
  • It also builds upon the Government of Canada's commitment to provide approximately $300 million in emergency COVID-19 funding to support individuals experiencing gender-based violence.
  • Today, we are proud to provide the Government of Ontario with the support they need, as we sign yet another agreement to support crisis hotlines.

National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence a significant step towards gender equality

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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The National Action Plan sets a framework for anyone facing GBV to have reliable and timely access to protection and services, no matter where they live.

Key Points: 
  • The National Action Plan sets a framework for anyone facing GBV to have reliable and timely access to protection and services, no matter where they live.
  • The work to end GBV and achieve gender equality in Canada is far from done.
  • Note: Gender-based violence is a priority for the Government of Qubec, which has invested significant funds to end violence against women.
  • Budget 2022 committed $539.3 million over five years, starting in 2022-23, to support provinces and territories in their efforts to implement the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.