Ottawa – Launched on November 9, 2022, the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence (GBV) is a concrete step towards fulfilling a long-standing commitment of federal, provincial, and territorial governments to working together towards a Canada free of GBV, a Canada that supports victims/survivors and their families from coast to coast to coast. The National Action Plan builds on …
Charlottetown – Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages. Marci Ien, Minister for Women …
Ottawa – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced over …
Ottawa – Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced the appointment of Jennifer Moore Rattray as the Ministerial Special Representative who will provide advice and recommendations, through engagement with survivors, families, partners and organizations, in support of Call for Justice 1.7 to create an Indigenous and Human Rights Ombudsperson. Jennifer Moore Rattray is a member of the Peepeekisis First Nation …
OTTAWA – President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair issued the following statement to mark Fire Prevention Week: “This week is Fire Prevention Week in Canada. Every year, thousands of fires erupt in Canadian households, and this year’s theme of “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.TM”, encourages all Canadians to develop a home …
Ottawa – On Canadian Multiculturalism Day, we celebrate one of the core principles that unite us as a country. Canada is what it is because of its people and we are fortunate to live in a society that celebrates everyone’s unique background and culture. As the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy, Canada is …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on the third anniversary of the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: “Today, we honour Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people who have gone missing, had their lives taken too soon, or continue to experience violence. We also honour the families and …
