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 …
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 – The Ontario government is investing up to $8.2 million over three years through the Women’s Economic Security Program to support eight programs in Toronto that will help women gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to find a job, start a business and achieve financial independence. This investment includes: Up to $1,237,000 for The Redwood Shelter to deliver the …
Montréal – A more inclusive economy is a stronger economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is dedicated to taking concrete action to support women entrepreneurs from coast to coast to coast, which will help build an economy that works for all Canadians. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced the launch of the Maïa Inclusive Growth Project along with …
Toronto – A more inclusive economy is a stronger economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is dedicated to taking concrete action to advance gender equality, which will help build an economy that works for all Canadians. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced key findings of the annual report on the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada, with Dr. …
Brampton – Gender-based violence (GBV) has profound impacts on women and gender-diverse people including costing them their lives. GBV also has serious impacts on our communities. Those at highest risk live in rural and remote areas, are Indigenous women, Black women, women with disabilities, women of colour, gender non-binary and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Preventing and addressing gender-based violence is a crucial …
Montréal – Small businesses aren’t a “small” part of our economy—they make up 98% of all businesses in Canada. That’s why it’s so important to support Canada’s entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially women entrepreneurs, because an inclusive economy is a strong economy. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, kicked off Small Business Week 2023 by announcing that the École des entrepreneurs du …
