TORONTO – Ontario parents who have experienced a stillbirth now can receive a commemorative document in remembrance of their child. The Ontario government is also removing the associated cost and simplifying the process of obtaining a certified copy of stillbirth registration. “A stillbirth is a heartbreaking experience for any family. Our government understands the importance of honouring the memory of …
BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is breaking the stigma around period poverty by making sure schools across Ontario can offer free menstrual products to their students. Todd Smith, Minister of Education, announced a new three-year agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to expand the province’s Menstrual Equity Initiative and provide more than 23 million free menstrual products to students over the …
MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is introducing the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, building on its previous four Working for Workers acts. The act contains a suite of measures to support workers, including requiring that menstrual products be provided on larger construction sites and mandating that washrooms are clean and sanitary. The legislation, the first of its kind in Canada, would make …
Province empowering girls to realize benefits of physical activity TORONTO —The Ontario government is investing up to $380,000 in Canadian Women & Sport’s The Next Play program to create more opportunities for girls to be active. This funding is a part of the $2 million that is being provided through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport to up to 200 …
Temiskaming Shores among 10 new Investing in Women’s Futures program locations KIRKLAND LAKE – The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province, including Keepers of the Circle in Temiskaming Shores and Kirkland Lake. This will help more women experiencing social and economic barriers connect to supports and develop the skills …
New funding will help more women and survivors access critical support services TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing an additional $18.7 million this year to help prevent and address violence against women and girls. This funding builds on the province’s existing investments of $1.4 billion over the next four years to end gender-based violence and support victims. “Today marks …
Toronto among 10 new locations for Investing in Women’s Futures program TORONTO – The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province, including Up with Women in Toronto. This will help more women experiencing social and economic barriers connect to supports and develop the skills they need to gain financial security and independence. …
TORONTO — Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and White Ribbon pledge, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, released the following statement: “Our government stands with the victims, survivors, communities and our partners across the province in recognizing Woman Abuse Prevention Month this November. Tragedies, such as the recent events in Sault Ste. Marie, are …
Newmarket among 10 new Investing in Women’s Futures program locations NEWMARKET – The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province, including the Women’s Centre of York Region in Newmarket. This will help more women experiencing social and economic barriers connect to supports and develop the skills they need to gain …
TORONTO — Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, released the following statement: “This October, our government is proud to join Ontarians in celebrating Women’s History Month. This is an opportunity to honour the contributions that women have made to their families, communities, and workplaces across the province. These women are an incredible source of inspiration for …
