TORONTO – The Ontario government is launching a call for proposals for new community-based projects that support survivors of gender-based violence. These initiatives will focus on preventing violence through education and awareness, building safer, healthier communities and enhancing well-being and economic opportunities for people and families. Ontario is investing $100 million over the next three years in its four-year, cross-government …
Toronto – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre commemorated the national historic significance of Larry Gains at a special plaque unveiling ceremony at the Cabbagetown Boxing Club in Toronto, ON. The unveiling was made on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister …
Ottawa – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Parliamentary Secretary Jenna Sudds issued the following statement today: “Period poverty is a worldwide sad reality, where many women, girls, non-binary individuals, and transgender people struggle with the financial burden to afford menstrual supplies. Menstrual equity aims to provide fair and inclusive access to menstrual products and …
