St. Catharines – The past few years have been challenging. It feels like the price of everything has gone up. While inflation has returned to the 2 per cent target and interest rates have been cut four times this year, Canadians still aren’t feeling the effects in their household budgets. The Government of Canada can’t set prices at the checkout, …
Canada advances gender equality in northern communities
Yukon — Women in northern and remote communities face complex challenges that intersect with race, gender, geography, and sexual orientation. Limited access to healthcare, social supports, and safe spaces amplifies the vulnerabilities of racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, particularly those experiencing gender-based violence. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Brendan Hanley, MP for Yukon, announced up …
Come Together, Act Now initiative to end gender violence in Canada
Ottawa – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, supported by federal cabinet ministers* issued the following statement today to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence and commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: “The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is a global campaign that unites people …
Canada to support skills training for young people
Gatineau – Canadian youth are one of the country’s greatest strengths and sources of potential, and the Government of Canada is supporting them at every stage of their journey toward a prosperous future. Every young person deserves a good job, but we know that many youth face barriers to employment. Creating opportunities for young people to gain the skills and …
Canada Summer Jobs 2025: Application begins today, closes Dec 19
Gatineau – A summer job plays an important role in a young person’s life. It puts money in their pockets to help pay for education and living expenses, and also allows them to learn new skills, build confidence and explore their career interests. That is why the Government of Canada supports the creation of thousands of meaningful summer jobs for …
Federal funding to help increase opportunities for women
Toronto – Women continue to face persistent pay equity challenges, underrepresentation in high-paying jobs, a disproportionate load of caregiving responsibilities, and a lack of pathways for career growth. Unlocking economic and leadership opportunities for women will lead to a more prosperous and resilient economy for everyone in Canada. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up …
Covering essential health care costs in Canada
Ottawa – Every woman should be free to make her own decisions about her own body. Every woman in Canada should have access to the health care she needs. However, concerns have been raised that some registered charities that offer reproductive health services to women, including pregnancy options counselling—and that are provided federal supports under the tax system—may be spreading …
Finding solutions for women, gender diverse people’s top health priorities
Ontario – For decades, the health of women and gender diverse people has been under-researched, leading to disparities in health outcomes, gaps in access to care and too many instances of mis- and under-diagnosis. The National Women’s Health Research Initiative (NWHRI), led by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada, has been …
Canada marks start of Women’s History Month
Ottawa – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today for Women’s History Month: “We would not be where we are today without the women in Canada, past and present, who have worked tirelessly to advance the rights of women and promote gender equality. During October, we celebrate Women’s History Month as a …
Addressing gender-based violence in Montréal
Montréal – Gender-based violence (GBV) has a profound cost on women, gender-diverse people, and communities across Canada. Understanding gender-based violence is a crucial step towards preventing the long-lasting negative health, social and economic consequences. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, on behalf of Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and …