News for Women

1. Minister Marci Ien announces funding for an Ontario organization to address systemic barriers to employment for Muslim Women  

   Despite progress in recent decades, gender equality in Canada remains a pressing issue as significant disparities and systemic barriers persist in areas such as the economy, workforce, politics, health, and education. These same barriers are even more pronounced for equity-seeking communities.

2. MP Michael McLeod announces over $1 million in funding for the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation and the Northern Mosaic Network

   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.

3. Call for Proposals to increase the capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations

   Every Canadian deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) community organizations are key to creating a more equitable Canada for present and future generations. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth announced the launch of a call for proposals to support 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations across the country whose initiatives contribute to a strong 2SLGBTQI+ movement in Canada.

4. Minister Marci Ien gives update on the progress of the 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan and announces funding for community organizations

   Every Canadian, including 2SLGBTQI+ people, deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Though, far too often, these communities face discrimination, violence, and barriers that do not allow them to fully participate in the social, political, and economic aspects of society.

5. Minister Ien to give update on the progress of the 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan and announce funding for local projects

   Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an update on the progress of 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan and an important announcement regarding funding to support two 2SLGBTQI+ projects.

6. Minister Ien and Parliamentary Secretary Sudds advance gender equality at the 67th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

   The Government of Canada is committed to championing gender equality and taking action to ensure that women and girls in all their diversity can succeed in Canada and around the world.The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and Parliamentary Secretary Jenna Sudds led the Canadian delegation to the 67th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW67) during the session’s first week.

7. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to Auberge La Merveilleuse’s development

   Woman-owned business Auberge La Merveilleuse receives $83,750 in financial assistance from CED to adapt its products and services to today’s context and position itself for the future.

8. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to growth of two Lanaudière businesses

   Chambre à peinture A.G. and UDACO Industries, two businesses led by women, receive over $300,000 in financial assistance from CED.

9. Government of Canada to host the Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit

   Canada’s Procurement Ombudsman will host the Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit on April 4 and 5, 2023. The Summit will feature public and private sector programs that help small businesses and businesses led by Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized Canadians, women, 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians, persons with disabilities and other underrepresented groups obtain federal government contracts.

10. Statement by Minister Ien, Head of the Delegation of Canada, to UNCSW 67th Session

    Statement by Minister Ien, Head of the Delegation of Canada, to UNCSW 67th Session

11. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada supports Camerises Mistouk’s tourism offering

    Camerises Mistouk, a business co‑founded by a woman, receives $100,000 in financial assistance from CED to enhance its tourism offering and adopt eco‑friendly practices.

12. MP Brendan Hanley announces funding for the Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council 

    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.

13. Minister Marci Ien announces funding for women’s organizations on International Women’s Day

    Amazing women and girls are all around us, making a difference in business, science, public service, medicine, the arts, and beyond. Every woman, in every walk of life, has an important place in the story of Canada.

14. Women’s leadership: Government of Canada contributes to Evol’s development

    Evol receives nearly $10 million in financial assistance from CED to support women and men entrepreneurs in Quebec from diverse backgrounds.

15. Statement by Minister Marci Ien on International Women’s Day

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on International Women’s Day:

16. Minister Ien and Build a Dream celebrate International Women’s Day with young women from across Southern Ontario

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an important event with young women from across Southern Ontario on International Women’s Day. The event will give young women a chance to build their personal and professional toolkit alongside mentors.

17. Government of Canada to announce support for women entrepreneurs in Ontario

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of women entrepreneurs in Ontario. Minister Tassi will be joined by the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier.

18. Minister Marci Ien and Parliamentary Secretary Jenna Sudds lead Canadian Delegation to the 67th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

    In an increasingly interconnected world, intersectional approaches are essential to promote gender equality and empower all women and girls in all their diversity. Through domestic and international investments as well as advocacy, the Government of Canada is building a safer, more inclusive, digital world.

19. Halifax-based entrepreneurship centres propel inclusive business growth

    The Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development and the Centre for Women in Business help companies led by women, newcomers, rural entrepreneurs flourish

20. Government of Canada to announce support for entrepreneurial ecosystem

    Government of Canada to announce support for entrepreneurial ecosystem

21. The Government of Canada provides funding to Ontario to support crisis hotlines, lifelines to survivors of gender-based violence 

    Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. During the pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada and this demand continues today.

22. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines in Ontario

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Merrilee Fullerton, Ontario’s Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, for an announcement to support crisis hotlines across Ontario.

23. Funding for Saskatchewan Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ organizations to address systemic barriers to women’s equality 

    Despite progress in recent decades, gender equality in Canada remains a pressing issue. Indigenous women and girls as well as Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people face unique and complex challenges as they strive for equal opportunities in social, economic, educational, and political life.

24. Minister Marci Ien announces funding for organizations advancing gender equality in Saskatchewan 

    Despite progress in recent decades, gender equality in Canada remains a pressing issue. Indigenous women and girls as well as Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people face unique and complex challenges as they strive for equal opportunities in social, economic, educational, and political life.

25. Government of Canada Provides Funding to Saskatchewan to Support Crisis Hotlines  

    Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. During the pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada.

26. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines in Saskatchewan

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Laura Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Office in Saskatchewan, for an announcement to support crisis hotlines across Saskatchewan.

27. Funding to advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Saskatchewan

    Every Canadian deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Too often, 2SLGBTQI+ communities face discrimination, violence and barriers, which prevents them from actively participating in the social, political and economic aspects of society.

28. Government of Canada announces projects aimed at removing barriers to equality in federally regulated workplaces

    Building more diverse and inclusive workplaces makes Canada’s workforce stronger.

29. Backgrounder: Projects funded through the 2022 call for concepts for Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity

    Launched in 2014, the grants and contributions program Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity supports federally regulated private-sector employers subject to the Employment Equity Act in their efforts to improve the representation of the four designated groups in areas of low representation through partnerships and industry-tailored strategies.

30. Government of Canada invests in training for workers in a net-zero economy

    Supporting our economy for future generations will mean supporting the creation of jobs and positioning Canadians to take advantage of new opportunities.

31. Government of Canada invests in skills training to address shortages in trucking industry

    The Canadian economy has made strides toward recovering from the pandemic, having achieved record low unemployment rates and record high labour force participation rates.

32. The Canadian Space Agency celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

    The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is highlighting this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science by showcasing strong role models and taking part in various events and meeting with youth.

33. Government of Canada Provides Funding to Prince Edward Island to Support Crisis Hotlines 

    Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and are critical support services. Today, Jenna Sudds, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, Prince Edward Island’s Minister responsible for the Status of Women, announced $500,000 to support crisis hotlines across Prince Edward Island.

34. Funding addresses key challenges and advances equity for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in PEI

    Every Canadian deserves to fully participate in all spheres of society, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Through project funding, the Government of Canada is protecting 2SLGBTQI+ equality and continuing to address systemic discrimination.

35. Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-Based Violence in Quebec 

    Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. During the pandemic, organizations operating crisis lines in Quebec reported an increase in the volume of calls, as victims of violence and those seeking related services experienced barriers to safely accessing services.

36. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines in Quebec

    Members of the media are invited to join Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary and Member of Parliament for Outremont, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an announcement regarding support for crisis hotlines in Quebec.

37. Canada’s nuclear regulator to co-host public webinar showcasing efforts in Canada and United Arab Emirates on gender equity in STEM

    Canada’s nuclear regulator to co-host public webinar showcasing efforts in Canada and United Arab Emirates on gender equity in STEM

38. New dome in Cape Breton re-inflating hopes of expanded sport programming 

    Atlantic Canada’s tourism industry is vital to the region and hosting national sporting events can generate significant economic benefits by attracting visitors outside the traditional tourism season. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting the Cape Breton Health Recreation Complex Corporation (CBHRCC), in partnership with Cape Breton University (CBU), to revitalize the community’s multi-sport recreation facility.

39. Governments of Canada and Ontario to make major announcement on child care in Ontario

    The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, and Ontario’s Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, will make a major announcement in Toronto on the province’s early learning and child care system.

40. Wood Islands Women’s Institute Hall will benefit from restoration to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities.

41. 50% reduction in child care fees for families in Prince Edward Island

    For too long, families have faced high monthly child care fees, long wait lists and too few high-quality child care options. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting the implementation of a Canada-wide early learning and child care system, giving children the best possible start and making life more affordable for families across Canada.

42. Government of Canada announces funding for Northern Indigenous women’s organizations to address gender-based violence 

    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 seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.

43. Backgrounder - Funding Supports Northern Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence

    In January 2022, Women and Gender Equality Canada launched a call for proposals in order to bolster the capacity of Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to provide gender-based violence prevention programming that will address the root causes of violence. The following two projects are recipients of this funding.

44. Government of Canada Highlights 16 Days of Activism and Ongoing Commit to Protect Human Rights

    Gender-based violence is a significant barrier to personal freedom, education, and the advancement of women and gender-diverse people, impacting all Canadians and the Canadian economy. Addressing the root causes of gender-based violence will bring Canada closer to achieving gender equality.

45. Canada supports survivors fleeing gender-based violence

    Gender-based violence remains an ongoing problem in Alberta, and across Canada. One measure of this situation is that gender-based violence crisis hotlines in Alberta saw a 50 per cent or higher increase in the number of calls over the past year. Now more than ever, funding is needed to ensure that organizations in Alberta, and across the country, can support victims and survivors of gender-based violence and their families.

46. Government of Canada to Fund Crisis Hotlines Responding to Gender-based Violence in Alberta  

    Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. During the pandemic, organizations operating crisis hotlines in Alberta reported an increase in the volume of calls, as victims of violence and those seeking related services experienced barriers to safely accessing services. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, was joined by Tanya Fir, Alberta’s Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women, to announce $3 Million to support crisis hotlines across Alberta.

47. Preventing gender-based violence that targets Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ persons in Alberta

    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.

48. Call for Proposals to Address Gender-Based Violence Through Promising Practices and Community-Based Research

    Gender-based violence costs women and gender-diverse people their lives. Those most at risk are people living in rural and remote areas, Indigenous women, Black women, women with disabilities, women of colour, and gender non-binary and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Understanding and addressing gender-based violence against these groups is a crucial step towards achieving gender equality in Canada.

49. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines in Alberta

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Tanya Fir, Parliamentary Secretary for the Status of Women of Alberta, for an announcement regarding support for crisis hotlines in Alberta.

50. Government of Canada announces funding for Equal Voice to enable women to participate in politics

    Systemic barriers, such as gender roles, stereotypes, and discriminatory attitudes and norms, prevent women from participating in politics. Promoting women in leadership and decision-making roles leads to greater gender equality and better social, economic, and political outcomes for all Canadians.