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  1. Statement by Minister Ien, Head of the Delegation of Canada, to UNCSW 69th Session

    Thirty years ago, something amazing happened - the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set out an ambitious roadmap for achieving the equal rights of all women and girls.

  2. Minister Marci Ien to lead the Canadian Delegation to the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

    The Honourable Minister Marci Ien will lead the Canadian Delegation to the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Woman (UNCSW69) in New York City from March 10 to March 21, 2025.

  3. Supporting economic opportunities for women and building a sustainable future for everyone in Canada

    Today, the Parliamentary Secretary Lisa Hepfner, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $8.2 million for 9 projects aimed at breaking down systemic barriers and enhancing women's economic participation and success in Canada.

  4. Backgrounder – Supporting economic opportunities for women and building a sustainable future for everyone in Canada

    omen and Gender Equality Canada will provide up to $8.2 million for nine organizations across Canada through the Women’s Program.

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

    “Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, achievements, and voices of women across Canada. Their stories shape our communities, inspire change, and move us closer to a future where equality and opportunity are truly shared by all."

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

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, highlighted $1,019,240 for the organization Conscious Economics, and their project, HeARTwork: Advancing Women in Business.

  7. Federal government's Women Entrepreneurship Strategy has helped over 400,000 women entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses

    Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, highlighted the accomplishments of Canada's first-ever Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES).

  8. Preventing and addressing gender-based violence in Manitoba and across Canada

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced over $478,000 for Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.’s project EmpowerMen – Engaging men and boys to prevent sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.

  9. Backgrounder – Preventing and addressing gender-based violence in Manitoba and across Canada

    Today, Women and Gender Equality Canada announced up to $10.2 million for 22 projects across Canada to prevent or address gender-based violence.

  10. Increasing opportunities for immigrant women in Quebec to build a more resilient economy for everyone in Canada

    Today, the Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $287,639 for the Fédération des communautés culturelles de l'Estrie (FCCE) to advance women's economic security and prosperity in the Eastern Townships of Québec.

  11. Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Canada

    Today, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth announced up to $41.5 million for 106 projects across four different 2SLGBTQI+ funds. This funding will advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada and address the rise in hate.

  12. Backgrounder – Strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ communities to advance equality in Canada

    On January 31, 2025, Women and Gender Equality Canada announced funding for 106 2SLGBTQI+ projects supporting 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

  13. Government of Canada to announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations

    Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth will announce support for projects that will advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada and address the rise in hate.

  14. Government of Canada strengthens women’s sector capacity to reduce barriers and advance gender equality

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $40 million for 170 women’s and Indigenous women’s organizations.

  15. Backgrounder - Women’s Capacity Fund

    Through the Women’s Capacity Fund, Women and Gender Equality Canada will provide funding to 170 women’s and Indigenous women’s organizations to strengthen their capacity and advance gender equality.

  16. Government of Canada to support organizations in strengthening their capacity to advance gender equality

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth will announce funding for women’s and Indigenous women’s organizations.

  17. Minister Ien and Minister Ng highlight the government’s tax break for all Canadians and new Working Canadians Benefit

    Today in St. Catharines, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, and Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines visited The Twisted Pig to highlight the government’s efforts to put more money in Canadians’ pockets.

  18. Minister Ien and Minister Ng to announce tax break for all Canadians

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development will make an announcement about the new tax break that will put more money in the pockets of Canadians, so they can buy the things they need and save for the things they want.

  19. Government of Canada supports Yukon organizations to help prevent and address gender-based violence

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, alongside Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, announced nearly $1.5 million for three organizations in the Yukon to prevent and address the root causes and systemic forms of gender-based violence.

  20. Backgrounder – Government of Canada supports projects in northern communities to advance gender equality

    Women and Gender Equality Canada will provide up to $11.77 million for 16 projects to support women in Canada’s northern communities.

  21. Government of Canada supports projects in northern communities to advance gender equality

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, announced up to $11.77 million for 16 projects that support women in Canada’s northern communities.

  22. 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

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Financial Literacy Month launch event

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

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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.

  42. 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

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.