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  1. Statement by Minister Marci Ien on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

  2. Government of Canada to announce support for projects in northern communities to advance gender equality

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth will announce funding for projects that support women in Canada’s northern communities.

  3. Government of Canada recognizes munitions production at Defence Industries Limited factories as an event of national historic significance

    The production of munitions during the Second World War at Defence Industries Limited (DIL) factories in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, made a major contribution to Canada’s war effort.

  4. Government of Canada supports Black women and their families after experiencing gender-based violence

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $373,000 for Maama Watali’s project On Solid Ground: Building our Capacity and Sustainability. Maama Watali is a Black-led nonprofit organization that supports Black women and their families as they move forward after experiencing gender-based violence.

  5. Government of Canada invests in community organizations advancing gender equality

    Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $758,000 for two organizations in Northwest Territories.

  6. The Government of Canada issues statement to urge everyone to “Come Together, Act Now” to end gender-based violence in Canada

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, supported by federal cabinet Ministers, issued a statement today to urge everyone to “Come Together, Act Now” to end gender-based violence in Canada.

  7. Statement by Minister Marci Ien on the 25th anniversary of Transgender Day of Remembrance

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today for the 25th anniversary of Transgender Day of Remembrance

  8. Federal funding to help increase opportunities for women and build a more resilient economy for everyone in Canada

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $100 million for 163 projects to improve economic and leadership opportunities for women across Canada.

  9. Backgrounder - Women’s Economic and Leadership Opportunities Fund

    Through the Women’s Economic and Leadership Opportunities Fund, Women and Gender Equality Canada will provide funding to 163 projects to improve economic and leadership opportunities for women across Canada.

  10. Financial Literacy Month launch event

    Financial Literacy Month launch event From: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

  11. Government of Canada to announce support to increase opportunities for women and build a more resilient economy for everyone in Canada

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Julie Dzerowicz, Member of Parliament for Davenport will announce support to improve economic and leadership opportunities for women across Canada.

  12. Minister Marci Ien Announces Recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

    Today, on Persons Day, and the 95th anniversary of the historic Persons Case, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced the recipients of the 2024 Governor General’s Awards (Persons Awards) in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

  13. Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Alberta and Manitoba

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $4.7 million for nine 2SLGBTQI+ organizations, located in Alberta and Manitoba. Through this funding, the following projects will advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities and address the rise in hate by bringing people together.

  14. Backgrounder – Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Alberta and Manitoba

    Nine organizations based in Alberta and Manitoba will implement projects to advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities and address the rise in hate by bringing people together.

  15. Big changes underway for multi-use Cape Breton facility

    Government of Canada support for upgrades to Canada Games Complex will increase usage, attract premiere events

  16. Minister Marci Ien to Announce 2023 and 2024 Recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will announce the recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

  17. Government of Canada to announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ Organizations in Alberta and Manitoba

    On October 17, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Alberta and Manitoba.

  18. Statement by the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, to Mark International Day of the Girl Child

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on International Day of the Girl Child

  19. Statement by Minister Marci Ien to Mark the Start of Women’s History Month

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today for Women's History Month

  20. Government of Canada advances 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion in Ontario with funding for Rainbow Community Places

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $147,000 for Rainbow Community Places, a 2SLGBTQI+ organization based in Scarborough, Ontario.

  21. Statement by Minister Marci Ien to Mark Gender Equality Week

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement on Gender Equality Week

  22. Government of Canada announces funding to prevent and address gender-based violence in Montréal

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $2.3 million for six organizations based in Montréal to prevent and address gender-based violence.

  23. Government of Canada to announce support for organizations in Montréal to prevent and address gender-based violence  

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will announce support for organizations in Montréal to prevent and address gender-based violence.

  24. Parliamentary Secretary Hepfner announces funding for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Alberta to improve gender inclusion

    Today, in the lead up to Calgary Pride 2024, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Lisa Hepfner, announced over $400,000 for three 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Alberta.

  25. 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Quebec to benefit from funding to improve gender equality

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced over $1.3 million for three 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Quebec.

  26. Minister Ien announces $1.6 million for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Atlantic Canada

    Today, on the second anniversary of the Action Plan, the federal government acknowledged both the progress made and work to do to support diversity, inclusion and respect for human rights. In support of that work, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $1.6 million for four 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Atlantic Canada.

  27. Minister Ien to commemorate the second anniversary of the Federal 2SLGBTI+ Action Plan and announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Atlantic Canada

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Atlantic Canada in commemoration of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan's second anniversary.

  28. Government of Canada to announce support for Indigenous ecotourism

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will announce funding for an ecotourism project retracting traditional canoe routes between Bear River and Kejimkujik.

  29. Government of Canada advances 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion in Canada with funding for The ArQuives

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $417,420 for The ArQuives, a 2SLGBTQI+ organization with national reach. This investment was made possible through Women and Gender Equality Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Community Capacity Fund, which provides capacity-building support to 2SLGBTQI+ organizations and networks to advance equality in communities across Canada.

  30. Government of Canada announces funding to improve economic and leadership opportunities for Black and equality-seeking women entrepreneurs

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $530,000 for Pitch Better Inc. to improve economic and leadership opportunities for Black and equality-seeking women entrepreneurs.

  31. Atlantic Canadian innovators shine at Startupfest 2024

    Atlantic Canadian companies, accelerators, and incubators seize opportunities, build connections, and position the region as a leading startup hub at Startupfest 2024.

  32. Government of Canada helps improve women’s participation in the mining sector

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $770,000 over two and a half years to the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR).

  33. Polar Knowledge Canada Invests $250K in Postdoctoral Fellowships to Advance Knowledge of the Arctic

    Polar Knowledge Canada is delighted to announce funding for five post-doctoral candidates with fellowships of $50,000 each to conduct research at Northern colleges and universities in Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

  34. From farm to table: Building food sustainability

    Agriculture is an important economic driver in rural Nova Scotia. The Government of Canada is investing to help a Cape Breton co-operative take innovative steps to connect farmers and producers to local markets.

  35. Shelburne embraces accessible outdoor recreation

    Our communities thrive when residents and visitors of all abilities can enjoy public spaces. The Government of Canada has invested to help make a community park and trail more accessible.

  36. Federal investment will improve climate comfort centres in Antigonish and Pictou counties

    Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, charge devices, use the internet, and check in with family and friends.

  37. Backgrounder: Federal investment will improve climate comfort centres in Antigonish and Pictou counties

    By providing a space where people can feel safe, supported, and connected during times of upheaval and uncertainty, climate comfort centres help communities recover more quickly once the crisis has passed.

  38. Energy efficiency upgrades underway at Gaelic College

    Cape Breton Island is focused on preserving and promoting its unique Highland history and heritage, and keeping the culture alive for residents and visitors. The Government of Canada is investing in improvements to the Gaelic College campus in St. Anns.

  39. Security funding to support Pride organizations amidst increased hate

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $1.5 million for Fierté Canada Pride to administer funding to support security needs for Pride festivals this season.

  40. Pride flag raising ceremony on Parliament Hill to launch Pride Season

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for the raising of the Pride flag on Parliament Hill, alongside Members of Parliament, and special guests.

  41. Government of Canada announces investments to support skilled tradespeople in Quebec

    Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes, make it easier to rent or own, and help the most vulnerable with stable housing. To encourage more people to pursue a career in the skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women, and under-represented groups to these rewarding and in-demand jobs, while ensuring apprentices are well-supported to develop the skills they need to take advantage of opportunities.

  42. Government of Canada continues to advance menstrual equity

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, supported by Federal Ministers issued the following statement in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of Menstrual Hygiene Day, as the Government of Canada continues to advance menstrual equity.

  43. Ensuring accessible and affordable quality medicines for Canadians

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, joined the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, to reiterate the Government of Canada’s commitment to help make essential and preventive medications more accessible and affordable, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health.

  44. Minister Ien to make announcement related to pharmacare

    On May 24, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health; and the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will host an event in Hamilton to highlight the government’s investments in a National Pharmacare Plan.

  45. Historic Bellevue House reopens

    New exhibits and extensive restoration completed at former Sir John A. Macdonald residence.

  46. Parliamentary Secretary’s visit spotlights Cape Breton’s unique cultural heritage

    During a three-day visit to Cape Breton that coincided with Atlantic Official Languages Week and Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, Darrell Samson, the Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, met with educators, arts administrators, and economic development leaders to discuss the region’s unique cultural heritage, as well as its competitive advantages, challenges, and plans for future growth.

  47. Re-opening the Gros Morne National Park Visitor Centre

    Enhanced Visitor Information Centre reopens and ready to welcome visitors

  48. Ministerial Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, issued the following statement today on this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

  49. Bellevue House National Historic Site reopening with new exhibits and programming

    Bellevue House National Historic Site reopening with new exhibits and programming

  50. Government of Canada helps to improve women’s economic participation in male-dominated industries

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $924,370 over two and a half years to Build a Dream to Empower Women (Build a Dream) for their project Supporting Women’s Access to Employment, Retention, Advancement in Male Dominated Fields.