Fredericton – Gender equality depends on all people having the opportunity to participate fully in Canada’s economic, social and political life. Removing systemic barriers with respect to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders will ensure a better future for all Canadians.
Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $1.8M for six community organizations. This announcement includes investments in building capacity of organizations supporting 2SLGBTQI+ communities. It also provides funding for community-based research on gender-based violence and for a project that will help address systemic barriers to women’s equality.
These organizations are:
- Chroma: Pride, Inclusion and Equity, Inc.
- Le Rendez-vous de la fierté Acadie Love
- Alter Acadie NB (2 projects)
- Indigenous Women’s Association of the Maliseet and Mi’Kmaq Territories Inc.
- Restigouche CBDC Inc.
- New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity Inc.
Today’s announcement builds on the progress of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, and the bilateral agreement between the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence.
“These organizations and initiatives will chart a path towards building safer communities across Canada and New Brunswick, including for 2SLGBTQI+ people, and Indigenous women and girls. These investments are about understanding and addressing the root causes of inequality. We will continue to work alongside grassroots organizations to provide culturally relevant supports, while building a more inclusive Canada.” – Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth